--- title: "Digital Marketing Consultants - To deliver Digital Marketing Workshops to local businesses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-25" --- # Digital Marketing Consultants - To deliver Digital Marketing Workshops to local businesses Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e6125bb-ff7b-4a45-afc1-ef87a95e722e.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is currently conducting a tender for Digital Marketing Consultants to deliver tailored Digital Marketing Workshops to local businesses as part of their Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. This initiative, aimed at supporting SMEs in the West of England, is set to commence on 1 October 2021 and will run until 31 March 2023. The deadline for applications is 12 September 2021. The procurement process is through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, with the primary industry category being services, focusing on advertising and marketing as well as training services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital marketing and training services, particularly those with prior experience in delivering workshops and consulting to SMEs. Companies with a strong understanding of the West of England business landscape and a robust portfolio in digital marketing strategies will be well-positioned to compete. Successful candidates will not only contribute to skill enhancement in the local business community but also gain valuable experience and establish vital connections through their involvement with UWE Bristol. ## Notice The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol), are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. This project is funded by the European Social Fund and the West of England Combined Authority. The role of the Digital Consultants We are looking to create a bank of external Digital Marketing Consultants to deliver bespoke courses and provide mentoring support to SMEs engaged with the project, starting from October 2021. Delivery will continue until the project closure on 31 March 2023. Digital Marketing delivery may include: * Development and delivery of Digital Marketing Workshops/courses as and when required such as: o Introduction to Digital Marketing workshops o Digital Marketing Strategy o Video production and content creation o Social media workshops o Web analytics o SEO * Mentoring support for SMEs to embed learning The exact content of courses will be determined based on our discussions with SMEs and may comprise of any combination of the above mentioned and beyond, so a broad and in-depth knowledge across Digital Marketing is required. Commitment Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project to determine timescales and schedules for delivery. * Repeat delivery will be dependent on success and SME demand * The length of specific courses will be determined by the consultant, but in negotiation with the UWE Bristol team, based on the topic requested * Delivery of courses is expected to primarily be face to face, and take place at: o UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY o Some delivery may take place online * Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable Payment Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course and will be agreed between you and UWE Bristol. Consultants will need to be set up as suppliers to UWE Bristol and will be required to provide invoices for their services. Applications Applicants must demonstrate the following: * Prior experience of delivering Digital Marketing workshops/courses * Prior experience of providing Digital Marketing consultancy services o Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired * Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Relevant experience 2. Delivery plan 3. Value for money - please provide your day rate 4. Environmental sustainability To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise, to the Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future team (DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk) no later than 11.59pm on 12 September 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbdeb842-7f1d-4fdc-96ea-3c0ca39b443c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2021 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbdeb842-7f1d-4fdc-96ea-3c0ca39b443c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbdeb842-7f1d-4fdc-96ea-3c0ca39b443c 25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1a2db44-2757-43a3-a848-7c91b645c2d4 ## Notice URLs - https://www.skillsforfutures.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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