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Placed Based Marketing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

In a public procurement process concluded on 24th July 2025, Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government public authority in Ellesmere Port, awarded a contract for "Place Based Marketing" services. This tender fell under the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics, and was specifically aimed at supporting the economic development of Mid Cheshire. The procurement method deployed was direct, and the contract was awarded without competition, as the project was deemed below the threshold. The service delivery is scheduled to span from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This contract presents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for companies involved in marketing, localisation, and community engagement, given the focus on place-based marketing strategies. Since Cheshire West and Chester Council managed the procurement process directly, it signifies opportunities for businesses that have strong relationships with local governments and specialise in tailored consultancy services. Given the nature of the project and its direct procurement method, it is especially suitable for established firms able to deliver high-impact marketing solutions quickly and efficiently, like the large-scale company, Thinking Place Limited, which is currently executing the contract.

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Notice Title

Placed Based Marketing

Notice Description

Thinking Place to undertake the second phase of the place - based marketing work for Mid Cheshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056580
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKING PLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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