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Strategy Development and Specialist Communications Support for the Manufacturing and Engineering Service

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 Feb 2018 at 12:08

Award Notice
Award

29 Sep 2017 at 10:28

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2017 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited, based in Manchester, has completed a tender process titled "Strategy Development and Specialist Communications Support for the Manufacturing and Engineering Service." The procurement was initiated to appoint a single service provider for strategic development and communications support. This procurement, classified under public relations services, followed an open procedure and concluded with a contract award on 20th March 2017. The tender period closed on 6th March 2017, with a contract duration starting from 13th March 2017 and ending on 31st December 2018. The overall estimated value of the contract was £75,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and communications, particularly those that are creative and proactive in strategy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public relations and marketing within the engineering and manufacturing sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Business Growth Hub's initiatives could assist these businesses in expanding their client base and enhancing service offerings tailored to the needs of the manufacturing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategy Development and Specialist Communications Support for the Manufacturing and Engineering Service

Notice Description

The Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a single service provider to provide Strategy Development and Specialist Communications Support for the Manufacturing and Engineering Service. The aim of this tender process is to select and appoint a creative, responsive and proactive full-service marketing and communications partner to assist the Business Growth Hub with all specialist strategy development and some specific marketing and communications activity related to the Manufacturing and Engineering service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e13496e2-ec68-4faa-8a39-f62354f07c11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0919e9d3-6839-4f57-8b49-5b8316a2fd7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@businessgrowthhub.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCENTRIC.CX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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