Tender

Marches LEP PR & Marketing Services

MARCHES LEP

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Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has initiated a tender for the "Marches LEP PR & Marketing Services," aimed at procuring public relations services within the West Midlands region of England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th May 2021. The total contract value is £230,000, and the contract period is from 1st June 2021 to 31st March 2023, with a possible extension until 31st March 2024, contingent upon performance review and funding confirmation. The procurement process follows an open procedure allowing for electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public relations and marketing services. Businesses that specialise in strategic communications, brand management, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this process, successful bidders not only gain a lucrative contract but also enhance their visibility and network within the public sector, potentially leading to further business opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

Marches LEP PR & Marketing Services

Notice Description

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to develop and deliver the following PR and marketing services for both the LEP, including the Hereford Enterprise Zone (HEZ), and the Marches Growth Hub (MGH), including supporting the promotion of activities at the three Growth Hub sites in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to develop and deliver the following PR and marketing services for both the LEP, including the Hereford Enterprise Zone (HEZ), and the Marches Growth Hub (MGH), including supporting the promotion of activities at the three Growth Hub sites in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D5FK5U4F75

Renewal: The initial duration of the contract is 1st June 2021 to 31st March 2023. There will then be an option to extend to 31st March 2024, subject to successful performance review and further funding being confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007636-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARCHES LEP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1743252051

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY1 3AG
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Battlefield
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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