This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

10 Oct 2024 at 08:37

Award

16 May 2024 at 13:57

Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) has awarded a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services" focusing on business and management consultancy services. The procurement covers two lots: Lot 1 - "Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding" and Lot 2 - "Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing." Initially awarded in October 2024, the contract includes a pilot scheme called 'Growth Ladder', running until March 2025 and valued at £150,000. The primary service area is within Staffordshire, under the industry category of business development consultancy services, and was procured using an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing, website, branding, social media, and digital marketing sectors. The awarded suppliers for Lot 1 include Distribute Digital Limited and Cash Cow Marketing Limited, and for Lot 2, Concept Marketing Communications and Electrify Marketing & Communications. These opportunities are geared towards businesses capable of providing high-quality services at competitive prices, with a focus on start-up support and business growth. SMEs with expertise in these areas will find this framework especially conducive to expanding their service delivery and market presence in the Staffordshire region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) was successful in awarding to Lot 1 - Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding Lot 2 - Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

Lot Information

Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding

An open over threshold tender was completed to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services.

Options: Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028

Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

The Council used an open over threshold process to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services.

Options: Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032509-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 12 May 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Cannock Chase District Council

East Staffordshire Borough Council

Lichfield District Council

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

South Staffordshire District Council

Stafford Borough Council

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Tamworth Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Distribute Digital Limited

Cash Cow Marketing Limited

Concept Marketing Communications

Electrify Marketing & Communications

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