--- title: "Business Database-Data Collection Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Business Database-Data Collection Service Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b881c2-4536-42b1-a073-c6daf92f53e5.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council, located in Essex, is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Business Database-Data Collection Service" under the market research services category. This initiative is part of the Welcome Back Fund aimed at enhancing business resilience in response to the impact of COVID-19. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 11 November 2021. The contract is due to commence on 22 November 2021 and will last until 28 February 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, online engagement, and digital marketing, particularly those experienced in supporting independent SMEs. By assisting the council in developing a detailed contact database and enhancing the online presence of local retailers, businesses can contribute to revitalising high streets and stimulate economic growth within the Thurrock area. Companies with expertise in community engagement and data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Thurrock Council has been awarded funding from Government under the Welcome Back Fund (WBF) to deliver projects within key location around the borough, with a view to improving business resilience to COVID-19, strengthening the local economy, improving the aesthetic of our towns and instilling confidence in local people that it is safe to visit and shop here. To re-energise our centres we will be organising local high street events, community created local artwork, improved street furniture to make the areas more welcoming and we will be running a major advertising and social media campaign from November 2021- March 2022 encouraging 'Thurrock to shop local'. An important element of this work is to help support independent SME Businesses who are operating in our local high streets, many of whom have struggled to manage during COVID. We are looking to appoint an organisation that has expertise in this area and can support the objectives outlined below. This programme is looking to enhance the business potential of our independent high street businesses by providing them with a website/social media funded support package. We anticipate that this will provide for the development or enhancement of their current online presence, marketing and social media. This work aligns with other activities designed to enhance the high street areas, both in terms of increased footfall and in supporting business survival. Thurrock Council has undertaken preliminary research on the number of retail businesses, the nature of the product, and the level at which they are currently using online or social media. We estimate in the selected high streets that this is around 90 businesses, of which 21% currently have an online sales platform - 20% have no online presence and the balance with Facebook and/or website information. The council want to expand this basic information and develop a more detailed contact database for all independent SME businesses on Thurrock High Streets, with greater insight supported through a business needs analysis. The supplier will be expected to engage with all independent retail businesses within the selected high street areas and identify the key contact, email and telephone of key contact, age of business, relevant social media links and other data useful in the description of their business (supplier to identify). The database will allow Thurrock Council with a route for ongoing communication and engagement and underpin the business support offered via the Welcome Back Fund. Final database information will be agreed in conjunction with the Welcome Back project manager and the Thurrock council Comms team. A draft web/social media analysis, along with any supplementary questions required by the Thurrock Council economic development team will be provided to the successful supplier. This will then be refined and agreed between the Welcome Back project manager and the supplier The Welcome Back Fund is funded by th... Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b9b25-0a72-4759-8229-fcb704266eb4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b9b25-0a72-4759-8229-fcb704266eb4 - 21 Oct 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b9b25-0a72-4759-8229-fcb704266eb4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b9b25-0a72-4759-8229-fcb704266eb4 21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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