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ERDF Life Sciences

MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2017 at 16:11

Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Marketing Birmingham Ltd as the buying organisation, seeking expert communications support through the "Communications Framework Agreement" tender. This initiative aims to enhance the West Midlands region's profile as an attractive investment location, funded partially by the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme. The procurement is classified under public relations services, with the tender period having ended on 15th August 2016. Contract execution is scheduled from 26th September 2016 to 25th September 2020. The method of procurement employed is an open procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in public relations and communications services. Companies capable of delivering strategic marketing, media relations, and investor engagement can potentially benefit from joining the Framework Agreement. Businesses that have experience in promoting economic development in the West Midlands or those with a strong portfolio in B2B and B2C communications will find themselves well-positioned to compete for contracts under this initiative.

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Notice Title

ERDF Life Sciences

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to deliver communications support to attract and support investors to the area and build the West Midlands region's national and international profile through positive communications, PR, media and online engagement. This project is partially funded by the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme through its ERDF Investing in Greater Birmingham Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5b4d5e9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190f305-3ee3-4a1e-a26d-33c6f05f045c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,067,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2ND
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

JOURNALISTA

PORTLAND PR

STORY COMMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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