--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Midlands Engine Investment Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK" published: "2017-01-05" --- # GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Midlands Engine Investment Fund Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e53e549-4421-4d26-aaa6-0094232e0b25.json) ## Summary The British Business Bank is seeking a supplier for Media and PR services related to the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the economy and supporting small businesses in the Midlands. The tender is classified under Marketing services (CPV code 79342000) and will be active until 20 January 2017. The contract period is set to start on 10 February 2017 and will last for two years, with an option for a one-year extension. This open procurement process is expected to require a minimum financial commitment of £100,000 and a maximum of £500,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in marketing, public relations, and communications services. Businesses with experience in enhancing brand visibility and engaging with the public would find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. By securing this contract, successful bidders could not only contribute to a major regional initiative but also expand their portfolio and establish relationships within the public sector. ## Notice The Chancellor announced the creation of a PS250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund in his March 2016 Budget, aimed at boosting the regions' economy and supporting the growth ambitions of its 460,000 smaller businesses. The fund, a joint agreement between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the East & South East and West Midlands, is expected to bring together legacy funding from existing programmes, new funding from the British Business Bank and European Investment Bank, as well as new European funding. The Fund is expected to be launched in March 2017. The new Fund will create jobs, support enterprises through investment and lending and assist with facilitating innovation by launching new products to market. The British Business Bank (BBB) wishes to select a supplier for Media and PR services for the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. The start date would be February/March 2017. This contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4916362-e7b6-4d3f-85d0-f2fac0d728f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 9 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2017 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4916362-e7b6-4d3f-85d0-f2fac0d728f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4916362-e7b6-4d3f-85d0-f2fac0d728f7 5th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Media-and-PR-services-for-the-Midlands-Engine-Investment-Fund/744YF5SE85 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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