--- title: "Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2018-09-21" --- # Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01553d01-5272-411d-9d2c-537ab87dc505.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges are seeking to engage a strategic and creative full-service marketing agency for their project titled 'Flexible Learning Marketing Agency Services'. This tender, classified under marketing services, is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 5th October 2018, with the contract expected to begin on 5th November 2018 and run for six months, concluding on 3rd May 2019. The maximum budget for this project is £78,300, inclusive of VAT. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for marketing firms looking to expand their client base, particularly those specialising in direct marketing, consultancy services, and advertising. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to enhance the profile of West Midlands Further Education Colleges and improve the student journey from awareness to enrolment. Businesses with expertise in innovative marketing strategies and education sector experience would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to seek a short term strategic and creative full service agency partner (or alliance of agencies) to work alongside the Flexible Learning fund Project Management team to drive the key twin marketing Flexible Learning objectives of profile and recruitment. The maximum budget for this 6 month requirement is PS78,300 inclusive of VAT. The successful Organisation will be required to support and add value across the marketing communications mix to raise the profile of West Midlands Further Education Colleges and enhance the student journey - driving initial awareness and interest through to application, conversion and enrollment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2018 - 3 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | WEST MIDLAND | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 1BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Olton | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79342100 - Direct marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2018 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 - 21 Sep 2018 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 - 21 Sep 2018 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 - 21 Sep 2018 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 - 21 Sep 2018 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ac41f-0f9c-4637-9ba4-10011eb472d7 21st September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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