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title: "Invitation to Tender: Business Investment for Growth Productivity: Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services"
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# Invitation to Tender: Business Investment for Growth Productivity: Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services

Buyer: CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0844578c-31a3-4ad1-b73d-19dc1c47d24c

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## Summary

Cornwall Development Company Ltd (CDC) is seeking to procure Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services for its Business Investment for Growth Productivity (BIG Productivity) programme. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security), aims to support 175 businesses in Cornwall and create an equivalent number of jobs. The tender period closed on 4th November 2019, with the contract set to commence on 15th November 2019 and extend for two years until 15th November 2021. Interested consultants are invited to develop a marketing strategy to enhance the programme's outreach and effectiveness.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that have proven expertise in marketing planning and social media management. Businesses that can effectively engage with grant beneficiaries and contribute creatively to marketing campaigns will benefit significantly. With potential funding between £2,500 and £150,000 available for eligible businesses, this tender represents a strategic avenue for entities looking to expand their capabilities and market presence in Cornwall.

## Notice

Cornwall Development Company (CDC) (part of the Corserv Limited group of companies) is owned by Cornwall Council for which it provides arm's length economic development delivery services, is seeking to procure Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services for the Business Investment for Growth Productivity (BIG Productivity) programme. The principal objectives of BIG Productivity are to support 175 businesses based in Cornwall and create 175 jobs. The programme aims to invest in businesses with national and international growth opportunities by providing gap funding ranging from PS2,500 to a maximum of PS150,000. For businesses that are eligible and are approved, a maximum contribution of 45% of the business applicants' proposal costs can be provided. The programme will also provide an advisory service to 30 eligible businesses to increase their productivity and reach new markets. CDC wishes to appoint a consultant for 1 day a week starting 15th November 2019 (start date will be subject to CDC receiving a grant funding agreement from MHCLG) for a 2 year period. CDC is, therefore, seeking candidates who have specialised and proven expertise in the following: * Programme marketing planning and implementation. - BIG Productivity is seeking an experienced contractor to develop a marketing strategy for the programme based on best practice. The applicant is expected to work closely with the BIG Productivity team members to build relationships with fund beneficiaries and identify opportunities for content, success stories, knowledge pieces and testimonials; * Management of social media channels and running social media advertising campaigns to promote grant schemes across Cornwall; * Production of copy for website, blogs, press releases, success stories, stakeholder materials and workshops; * Joint management and promotion with the BIG Productivity team of events such as workshops, business shows and speaking slots; * Report on social media results and insights via programme analysis tracking, benchmarking and appropriate metrics; * Suggest and implement with BIG Productivity's web designers how to optimise the web presence and experience for potential applicants; * Management of marketing email campaigns using cloud email marketing services including data management to ensure that any subscriber lists created are GDPR compliant; * Creation of presentations for events in conjunction with BIG Productivity team; * Briefing to any third parties for productivity blogs, design and print, events, video and PR. * The consultant should also be able to help in delivering other marketing and social media tasks required by the BIG Productivity team not detailed above but achievable in the timescales allocated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2ce00e-0d42-4c67-927b-56cd62999d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,296 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD |
| Locality | REDRUTH |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR15 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Pool & Tehidy |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DCA PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2020 at 20:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2ce00e-0d42-4c67-927b-56cd62999d99
- 30 Oct 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac90090-a27d-47b3-aa60-25aca83ea466
- 18 Oct 2019 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac90090-a27d-47b3-aa60-25aca83ea466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2ce00e-0d42-4c67-927b-56cd62999d99
  12th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac90090-a27d-47b3-aa60-25aca83ea466
  30th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d4a4965-3e6e-44fb-a974-9f4fcdbe8c18
  ITT TEN 461
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a32c4091-13a5-4e6c-ae93-5283ee7d9496
  Tender Response Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07674e4b-400e-49da-a147-870633f0fab0
  CDC Information and Data Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/376a4928-df1e-4409-a64f-8bf4b50bd588
  CDC's Under PS25,00 Purchase of Goods and Services Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a968a52a-cb5c-4f9e-8e56-062b428310e3
  ESIF Branding and Publicity requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5642de56-821f-4483-8dad-cc4919ed216a
  Clarifications to Tender TEN461: Business Investment for Growth Productivity: Social Media and Marketing Consultancy Services

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