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MBC Recruitment Advertising

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 13:13

Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has completed the procurement process for recruitment advertising services that will serve both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). The contract, titled "MBC Recruitment Advertising" and valued at £180,000, falls under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV 79340000). Located in the region of UKJ45 in Kent, the procurement followed an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 4th October 2024 to WR Group Limited. This marks the culmination of the tender stage, with the services having been actively sought since the tender was announced in July 2024 with a submission deadline of 6th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality recruitment advertising solutions. Companies that excel in offering comprehensive recruitment campaigns will find this contract beneficial. Given the criteria that weighted quality at 80% and cost at 20%, businesses focusing on value-added services and effective cost management stand a better chance in competitive bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as evidenced by the successful bid from WR Group Limited, a SME based in Exeter.

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Notice Title

MBC Recruitment Advertising

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure recruitment advertising services for both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). Maidstone Borough Council's district covers an area of 155 square miles lying between the North Downs and the High Weald in the middle of the County of Kent. Maidstone is the County Town and is surrounded by numerous villages of varying sizes. The heart of the district lies mid-way between the Channel Ports and London and is traversed by the M20 motorway. The Borough has a population of approximately 170,000. We want Maidstone Borough to be a vibrant, prosperous 21st century urban and rural community at the heart of Kent, where its distinctive character is enhanced to create a safe, healthy, excellent environment with high quality education and employment where all people can realise their aspirations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure recruitment advertising services for both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). Maidstone Borough Council's district covers an area of 155 square miles lying between the North Downs and the High Weald in the middle of the County of Kent. Maidstone is the County Town and is surrounded by numerous villages of varying sizes. The heart of the district lies mid-way between the Channel Ports and London and is traversed by the M20 motorway. The Borough has a population of approximately 170,000. We want Maidstone Borough to be a vibrant, prosperous 21st century urban and rural community at the heart of Kent, where its distinctive character is enhanced to create a safe, healthy, excellent environment with high quality education and employment where all people can realise their aspirations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047df9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031906-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Megan Hook
Contact Email
megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554110

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WR GROUP

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