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title: "PQ0157 - Provision of GBSLEP Growth Hub Marketing & Communications Support - AWARD"
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# PQ0157 - Provision of GBSLEP Growth Hub Marketing & Communications Support - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae03937-2571-4f4b-925c-836f39f7e01b

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking quotations for the award of the contract titled "PQ0157 - Provision of GBSLEP Growth Hub Marketing & Communications Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of marketing services, and the contracting process is currently at the Award stage. The contract period lasts for 18 months, commencing from 20th February 2017 and ending on 27th July 2018. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 (GMT) on 3rd February 2017. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and communications services, particularly those experienced in supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive marketing strategies, direct marketing services, and technical support are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a budget of £60,000 and potential renewal for an additional 18 months based on performance and funding, successful bidders could not only secure a valuable contract but also enhance their portfolio through association with Birmingham's Growth Hub initiative.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quotation for the provision of Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Hub Marketing and Communications Support. The Growth Hub aims to be the central point of contact for small and medium-sized businesses across the LEP area who are looking for support to enable their business to grow. Growth may take many forms, in particular job creation, the launch of new products or services, international trade, increased value added or productivity. The vision is for the Growth Hub to be the single point of contact for businesses. When businesses need support they think the Growth Hub. However, there are still improvements to be made in improving the marketing and communications activity for the Growth Hub over the next 12 months. The contract will be for a period of 18 months commencing February 2017 until July 2018. The contract may be renewed for a further 18 months subject to funding availability and performance. The budget for the contract for the period is PS60,000. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 (GMT) on 3rd February 2017 using the Supplier Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5edeaf-b1e7-43ae-8fac-2f8b63447b29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 27 Jul 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5edeaf-b1e7-43ae-8fac-2f8b63447b29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5edeaf-b1e7-43ae-8fac-2f8b63447b29
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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