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Digital Strategy & Arts Project

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Strategy & Arts Project" is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on digital opportunities to enhance business networks and promote the Bute area. As of now, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £24,985. The initial tender was released on 24 January 2020, and bids were accepted until 14 February 2020. The successful bid was awarded to the company "Andthen".

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital marketing, strategic planning, and visual arts. Businesses well-suited to compete will need expertise in enhancing digital visitor experiences and developing marketing strategies for cultural offerings. The focus on showcasing local culture provides further avenues for growth, particularly for those with a background in research and community engagement within the creative sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Strategy & Arts Project

Notice Description

This work will explore digital opportunities to develop business networks and showcase the Bute offer, and will involve: a) Undertaking research, analysis, and engagement to inform, and result in, a strategy with recommendations on: o how to improve the end-to-end digital visitor experience from initial internet search to stepping off the ferry onto the island; and, o development of a resource(s) to support a networked approach to marketing the creative, innovative, and cultural business offer b) Delivery of a digital visual arts project to showcase the Bute offer and which will provide an opportunity to test a key recommended digital opportunity in an engaging way

Lot Information

Lot 1

This work will explore digital opportunities to develop business networks and showcase the Bute offer, and will involve: a) Undertaking research, analysis, and engagement to inform, and result in, a strategy with recommendations on: o how to improve the end-to-end digital visitor experience from initial internet search to stepping off the ferry onto the island; and, o development of a resource(s) to support a networked approach to marketing the creative, innovative, and cultural business offer b) Delivery of a digital visual arts project to showcase the Bute offer and which will provide an opportunity to test a key recommended digital opportunity in an engaging way

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386222
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 10 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alistair.macvicar2@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604194

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDTHEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378370
    Digital Strategy & Arts Project - This work will explore digital opportunities to develop business networks and showcase the Bute offer, and will involve: a) Undertaking research, analysis, and engagement to inform, and result in, a strategy with recommendations on: o how to improve the end-to-end digital visitor experience from initial internet search to stepping off the ferry onto the island; and, o development of a resource(s) to support a networked approach to marketing the creative, innovative, and cultural business offer b) Delivery of a digital visual arts project to showcase the Bute offer and which will provide an opportunity to test a key recommended digital opportunity in an engaging way
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386222
    Digital Strategy & Arts Project - This work will explore digital opportunities to develop business networks and showcase the Bute offer, and will involve: a) Undertaking research, analysis, and engagement to inform, and result in, a strategy with recommendations on: o how to improve the end-to-end digital visitor experience from initial internet search to stepping off the ferry onto the island; and, o development of a resource(s) to support a networked approach to marketing the creative, innovative, and cultural business offer b) Delivery of a digital visual arts project to showcase the Bute offer and which will provide an opportunity to test a key recommended digital opportunity in an engaging way

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