Award

Search Engine Optimization

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2022 at 11:54

Tender

19 Jan 2022 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Search Engine Optimization" in the advertising and marketing services category involves the buying organisation, FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract being active as of 12th September 2022. The main aim is to enhance Avanti West Coast's search engine visibility and revenue through SEO services, with a specific focus on increasing direct bookings through organic search. The procurement method used is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in SEO services, particularly those with a track record of improving organic search performance and increasing online visibility. Companies experienced in providing full-service SEO solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value is 713,382 GBP, and the successful agency will potentially have a contractual period of up to 3 years, including an option for extension. The deadline for submission was on 18th February 2022, with a detailed requirement of showcasing expertise in the Organic Search space to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Search Engine Optimization

Notice Description

All participating Tenderer's will need to demonstrate a broad range of expertise in the Organic Search space, with the aim to increase Avanti West Coast's SERP (Search Engine Results Paid) visibility and revenue driven through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Lot Information

Lot 1

A key objective for Avanti West Coast is to increase the volume of people booking directly over other online train ticket retailers; given Organic Search currently accounts for a large portion of web and app traffic and revenue - Avanti West Coast require a full-service SEO agency to continue to improve performance in this space.

Options: We are working towards appointing an Agency to provide SEO Services from 1st Oct 2022, for a 2+1 contractual option i.e. 2 years fixed period (24 months) with an option to extend for an additional 1 year (up to 12 months) . This will take the shortlisted agency potentially up to 30th September 2025.

Renewal: We are working towards appointing an Agency to provide SEO Services from 1st Oct 2022, for a 2+1 contractual option i.e. 2 years fixed period (24 months) with an option to extend for an additional 1 year (up to 12 months) . This will take the shortlisted agency potentially up to 30th September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030cd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025646-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£713,382 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£713,382 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruchiie Sehdev
Contact Email
ruchiie.sehdev@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7773732843

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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