Tender

Provision of Communication,Marketing and Web Hosting Services for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme.

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Communication, Marketing and Web Hosting Services" tailored for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme. This procurement falls under the services category and officially opened on 19th January 2021, with a proposal submission deadline set for 16th February 2021. The project has an estimated value of £280,000 and will require the successful bidder to provide various digital services, including web hosting and management, marketing materials, and event planning. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, making it accessible to a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital marketing, web development, and communications, specifically those with a proven track record in handling complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Companies with expertise in SEO strategies, social media marketing, and event management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing ongoing support and evaluation for web and app services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their portfolios and services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Communication,Marketing and Web Hosting Services for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme.

Notice Description

Key services required include, but are not limited to; hosting and content management of two websites (public facing) namely CSWM and Social Care Matters along with a private secure portal (OurCSWM), and to securely host these as well as the Teaching Partnerships (TPs) microsites along with ongoing management of Our CSWM App (incl. software/license fees). Services will include marketing materials, webinars, stakeholder events, regional conferences. To support the Programme Manager in; planning events, merchandising, research, survey and focus groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The selected Applicant will need to demonstrate the following: 3.4.1. A track record of digital expertise especially in web site development and management (including facilitating webinars, online/offline events, and ongoing management of the App). 3.4.2. The ability to work with the representatives from the fifteen (15) Partner Organisations which make up the consortium. 3.4.3. SEO competence with the ability to develop and implement an SEO strategy within budget. 3.4.4. Social media and digital marketing expertise 3.4.5. The ability to provide new approaches which compliments the existing strategy, building on what has already been achieved to date. 3.4.6. Sound communications and stakeholder engagement knowledge and experience 3.4.7. Copywriting and content planning skills and ability to help raise a positive profile of social work amongst key target audiences. 3.4.8. The Campaign has been largely digital in nature due to the large geographic coverage of the Partner Organisations relative to the budget. We believe the on-going campaign will be digital but it does not exclusively have to be so. We are therefore seeking an agency that has necessary digital experience and can provide wider integrated communications experience as media channels are not defined. A critical part of the campaign is evaluation. Agencies will therefore be expected to consider evaluation within the overall proposal and budget. Maintenance of the websites and portal. 4.1. It is expected that the successful agency will maintain the website and private portal and will ensure that they are accessible and up and running at all times. Maintenance work should be planned and carried out at the least disruptive time to our website visitors. 4.2. The successful agency will host the four Teaching Partnership websites and provided ad-hoc support/advice to the website owners, who manage content themselves. 4.3. In addition - with a budget of up to PS10K per year allocated from the overall contractual budget, the agency will host, manage and develop the Innovation Children's Services website and portal, including editorial and content upload at pre-agreed intervals throughout the year.

Renewal: The contract is initially for 24 months. The contract has 2 x 12 month extensions available these are funding dependent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001026-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Charlotte Watson
Contact Email
charlottewatson@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226787533

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S70 2DR
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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