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CBC-0986-FC-10-SR Inward Investment Marketing - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Sep 2021 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the "CBC-0986-FC-10-SR Inward Investment Marketing" project, which focuses on gathering and promoting economic opportunities in Central Bedfordshire. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded on 6th August 2021. Key deliverables include the creation of an inward investment brochure due by the end of September 2021 and the production of six business case studies between September 2021 and March 2022. The contract, valued at £30,000, runs from 16th August 2021 until 15th April 2022 and falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category, particularly targeting direct marketing and consultancy services.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms and creatives specialising in marketing and direct advertising services, especially those with experience in economic development projects. Businesses that can effectively collaborate to develop marketing strategies and materials aimed at promoting local business case studies would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. With a strong emphasis on appealing to businesses considering expansion in Central Bedfordshire, there is potential for significant growth for those who can demonstrate innovative approaches to investment marketing.

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Notice Title

CBC-0986-FC-10-SR Inward Investment Marketing - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to commission an experienced consultant who can deliver the following projects collectively or in isolation: Create an Inward Investment Brochure by end of September 2021. The brochure will showcase the economic opportunities and assets of Central Bedfordshire, and highlight the commercial value and strength of locating to the area in comparison to neighbouring authorities. Develop six new business case studies to highlight the strengths of the area. The first three will be completed by September 2021 and the other three by March 2022. The consultant will interview, write and develop six case studies with businesses that have recently located or expanded to Bedfordshire. The case studies will be featured in a variety of marketing materials including, but not limited to: inward investment brochures, social media, and online. Update the Be Central Bedfordshire website. The Be Central Bedfordshire website should reflect the Council's vision, ambitions, and values. The content should be focused on skills, talent pool, salary comparison, sector strengths, supply chain, opportunities and it will need to fit the current website structure/design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9568a1-c04c-4ec4-8159-425c1b2599cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 15 Apr 2022 6-12 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Rayner
Contact Email
sam.rayner@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5595

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVA CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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