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BT1802 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support

LUTON COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 19:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the "BT1802 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support" initiative. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services, and aims to assist local businesses in enhancing their online presence and customer engagement. The contract, valued at £34,500, started on 4th June 2025 and is set to end on 3rd April 2026, with an option for a six-month extension. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold competition status. The award was made to Let's Do Marketing Limited, part of the Let's Do Business (South East) Group, and it serves the region of Luton, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing and online business development. Companies that can offer innovative tools and methodologies to enhance digital engagement will find this type of contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital marketing strategies are particularly well-suited to bid for similar opportunities in the future, given the procurement's focus on supporting business growth through online means.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1802 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support

Notice Description

Luton Council require a programme of support for businesses that will help them engage with the local community and costumers online. Businesses should continually engage with their customers to drive footfall and spending in store, as well as supporting online sales. Many Luton businesses are failing to have any significant online presence or in some cases any presence at all. This programme will be designed to support businesses to get online and then to help grow their business through effective use of online tools and resources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040673-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£34,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Simpson
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET'S DO MARKETING LIMITED - PART OF LET'S DO BUSINESS (SOUTH EAST) GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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