Tender

Invitation to Tender for Marketing, Digital Media and PR Services for The North East Fund

THE NORTH EAST FUND LIMITED

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Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Fund Limited is inviting tenders for Marketing, Digital Media and PR Services, aimed at enhancing its visibility and outreach within the North East of England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 12 noon on 24th January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and will last for a two-year period, with the possibility of extension. This tender falls under the advertising and marketing services category, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, digital media, and public relations. Companies with experience in optimising online presence, social media management, content creation, and stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, allowing for a diverse range of proposals that align with TNEFL's objectives of promoting business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Marketing, Digital Media and PR Services for The North East Fund

Notice Description

The North East Fund Limited (TNEFL) provides commercial finance and business support services to companies based in the North East of England - with a view to helping businesses to grow and to create new jobs. It wants to engage a media agency to provide digital media, marketing and PR services - to help promote its services to companies, and also to raise awareness of TNEFL's activities among other key stakeholder groups. TNEFL is seeking to engage an agency for a period of two years (extendable by mutual agreement for up to a further two years) to provide digital media, marketing and PR services, which will include: * Refreshing the North East Fund's WordPress based website and providing assistance to TNEFL's team to enable it to be updated regularly with new content. * Reviewing and potentially refreshing the appearance of TNEFL's social media accounts, and - in conjunction with TNEFL's team - managing the accounts. * Production of short video content for use on TNEFL's website and social media accounts. * Production of newsletters and assistance with email marketing. * Writing copy for newsletters and press releases, and managing media relations - including liaison with the fund managers' PR representatives. * Identifying PR opportunities and helping TNEFL to frame its communication strategy and key messages. Please see the Invitation to Tender document for full details regarding TNEFL's requirements, what to include in tender proposals and how to ask any questions you may have regarding the process. The closing date for tender submissions is 12 noon on Monday 24th January 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9bb3ff1-69e6-405d-a763-fdb44f0b8c47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e6f6ec-d38c-4c8d-912d-d090445b5a8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH EAST FUND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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