Award

Appointment of an Inward Investment Marketing Agency

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2020 at 07:32

Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2020 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2020 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an Inward Investment Marketing Agency to lead a business-driven investment marketing campaign. This open tender falls under the services category related to research and development consultancy and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 24 April 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2020 and running until 30 April 2021. The tender has been awarded, and the successful supplier is Whistlejacket London, with the award notice published on 17 June 2020.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in marketing services, particularly those specialising in investment promotion and economic development. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar marketing campaigns and those that can provide innovative strategies to attract investment would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of an Inward Investment Marketing Agency

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint an Inward Investment Marketing specialist to deliver a business-led investment marketing campaign.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8a9dd88-a18f-479a-9fae-61b45c804682
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83304c43-2ba1-42b1-b09e-fd40f0e6f49e
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Val Watson
Contact Email
val.watson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478511

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTLEJACKET LONDON

Further Information

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