Tender

Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 17:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Staffordshire County Council involves an open tender for a "Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing," seeking an external marketing consultant to devise a communications plan and digital marketing materials for the council's business support offerings. This active tender falls under the services category in the advertising consultancy, advertising campaign services, and promotional services sectors. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period ending on 7th April 2026, and the final submission deadline being 14th April 2026. Located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, the contract is set to commence on 8th May 2026, with possibilities for renewal up to 7th May 2029 depending on budget availability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marketing consultancy services to expand their client base by partnering with a public authority in the United Kingdom. Suitable applicants are those with a minimum trading history of one year and companies with frameworks in advertising, promotional activities, and campaigns. It is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the tender’s suitability criteria. The award criteria weights quality heavily at 80%, supplemented by price at 20%, indicating that businesses with a strong quality proposition will have a competitive edge, with fixed pricing established for the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing

Notice Description

An external marketing consultant is required to produce a communications plan for the Funding, Business & Enterprise Team, and marketing materials (digital) covering all aspects of SCC's business support offer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options are 2 x 12 month periods. Extensions will be taken based upon whether the budget remains available for the marketing in the upcoming year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024844-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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