--- title: "Tender for the Delivery of Accelerate Marketing and Communication Services. Project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Project Number: 03S19 PO3307" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2020-01-09" --- # Tender for the Delivery of Accelerate Marketing and Communication Services. Project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Project Number: 03S19 PO3307 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-180d539b-8890-4fe1-9df7-a19fd6963976.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is initiating a tender for the delivery of Accelerate Marketing and Communication Services, part of the Skills for Growth Project funded by the European Social Fund. This procurement, classified under marketing services, has a total budget of £58,000 including VAT and is aimed at appointing a marketing agency for a three-year contract, supporting activities that include strategy development, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 30th January 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd March 2020 and conclude on 30th November 2022, with services to be delivered in the North West of England. This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering integrated marketing strategies that utilise both online and offline channels, alongside traditional marketing methodologies, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful agency will play a pivotal role in launching an impactful programme which not only connects with learners but also enhances visibility among businesses and stakeholders, potentially leading to increased future engagements and growth opportunities in the sector. ## Notice This tender is seeking to appoint a marketing agency that can provide full-service solutions including Strategic campaign development, delivery, implementation and monitoring; launch planning; website design and development; social media strategy and channel development; digital and traditional marketing; sales support assets and collateral design/development; copywriting; brand development; media relations and PR; media buying etc. The appointed agency will create and deliver/implement a high-impact, innovative, fully integrated marketing and communications strategy and tactical plan. The programme runs for three years and the agency will be appointed to support with pre-launch development, launch of the programme, ongoing delivery of marketing and communications activity, ongoing stakeholder engagement and ongoing review/monitoring. It is expected that the full campaign plan would utilise a range of on and offline channels in campaign delivery that will reach and connect with both individuals and businesses and will launch the programme to the market with immediate measurable impact. Due to the volume of learners and the time period within which the programme needs to gather and maintain momentum, campaign activity will command attention and encourage action. In addition to direct targeting, there is a network of stakeholders and intermediaries that support referrals in to, and wider awareness of Accelerate, therefore an integrated tool-kit will need to be created, and communications as part of the campaign, to help develop a virtual salesforce approach. This project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), Skills for Growth Project (Accelerate). Project Number: 03S19 PO3307 The marketing and communications budget for the Accelerate programme is up to PS58,000 including VAT. This is the total budget for the duration of the project and should include all additional costs and expenses. The total budget will not be fully utilized if there is not a need or requirement on behalf of the Skills for Growth (Accelerate) Project. Additional information: This tender is being run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend." Please note that where you have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that you registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration for this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/ Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must be completed and returned via In-Tend by 12:00 noon on Thursday 30th January 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d972ee2d-b180-4844-a473-6539dc0f698b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2020 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d972ee2d-b180-4844-a473-6539dc0f698b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d972ee2d-b180-4844-a473-6539dc0f698b 9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.chester.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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