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Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing

Staffordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 17:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract under the framework titled "Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing." The project is aimed at producing a communications plan and digital marketing materials for the council's Funding, Business & Enterprise Team. This contract, valued at £170,000, commenced on 18th May 2026, with a term extending to 17th May 2027, and includes options for two additional 12-month renewals, depending on the budget. The procurement process was through an open, below-threshold competition without reopening for additional participants, culminating in a contract award to SHEPHERD P R LIMITED.

This opportunity underlines potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in advertising consultancy, campaign services, and promotional activities. The tender particularly suits SMEs capable of delivering high-quality marketing consultancy services and that have been operational for at least one year before the tender deadline. The award criteria focused significantly on quality (80%), with the remaining weightage (20%) on price, thus favouring businesses that provide superior service outcomes along with competitive pricing. Businesses in the Staffordshire region and those experienced in handling public sector marketing plans could leverage this framework for growth and networking opportunities.

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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/051244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 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
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 2LP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEPHERD P R LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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