--- title: "RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-13" --- # RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf31319-1c6e-404a-958c-2d0ff68a1c0f.json) ## Summary Halton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "RFQ for the Provision of Copywriting Support" as part of their commitment to enhance skills support in the Liverpool City Region, specifically focusing on improving local apprenticeship provisions. This tender falls under the services sector, classified under CPV code 22000000 for "Printed matter and related products". The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 25th September 2020. The contract duration is set to commence on 5th October 2020 and will run until 31st March 2022. The estimated value of this project is £18,000, and deliverables will be required at addresses within England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in copywriting and related creative services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in crafting clear and engaging content, along with proven capabilities in research and social media engagement, would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in this contract could contribute to enhancing the reputation and visibility of such businesses while playing a pivotal role in supporting local apprenticeship initiatives. ## Notice Halton Borough Councils on behalf of Liverpool City Region are seeking quotes from appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers to provide a Copywriting Support Service, as outlined further in the specification below. Specification 1. Introduction Enabling individuals and employers to have access to the right skills support is essential in order to maintain and improve further the competitiveness of the Liverpool City Region. Improving the relevance, qualification levels and quality of Apprenticeship provision locally is key to meeting the needs of employers and residents. Working on behalf of the Liverpool City Region and funded by the Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) and European Social Fund (ESF), Apprenticeship Support by Be More is committed to raising awareness to grow the number of Apprentices locally, ensuring that the range of provision is relevant to the needs of employers, learners and the local economy. On behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer the following contract, providing Copywriting and Creating of IAG Materials We are looking for an excellent Copywriter with skills in research, English language and using social media platforms, someone who is passionate about the quality of their work, highly creative, professional and able to explain information in a clear and concise manner. Further information and access to documentation can be found on The Chest E-Procurement Facility www.The-Chest.org.uk Additional information: Further Information and Access to the Documents can be found on The Chest E-Procurement Facility (www.The-Chest.org.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19eda8e5-d403-47c9-a629-515609d04c25 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,550 | | 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WIDNES | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 7EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Central & West Bank | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACER MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2020 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19eda8e5-d403-47c9-a629-515609d04c25 - 9 Sep 2020 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bceb860-e5bc-4ec3-9323-094ecf6225d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19eda8e5-d403-47c9-a629-515609d04c25 13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bceb860-e5bc-4ec3-9323-094ecf6225d4 9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www2.halton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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