--- title: "UK SBS PS18085 Brand content strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-27" --- # UK SBS PS18085 Brand content strategy Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-450142f8-45cf-49f4-b27e-f17152601fca.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is seeking tenders for the "UK SBS PS18085 Brand content strategy" project, classified under advertising and marketing services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 14:00 on the 17th of April 2018. The project aims to enhance awareness of the Innovate UK brand and involves the evolution of the existing content strategy alongside managing paid and social promotions. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement process will be managed through the CCS eSourcing Suite, and organizations interested in participating must register on this portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in marketing and advertising sectors, particularly those with experience in content strategy development and digital promotions. Businesses with expertise in evolving brand strategies and managing promotional campaigns will find this tender well-suited to their services. By participating, these firms can potentially expand their client base and showcase their capabilities in a pivotal government initiative related to the Industrial Strategy, fostering long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice Description The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 17th April 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. We seek to further increase awareness of the Innovate UK brand we require an agency to help us evolve our existing content strategy and to manage the paid and social promotion of our content work. We also expect to have a number of new campaign related content promotional requirements as we expand our work on the Industrial Strategy. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15786a6d-d80d-4824-9f80-8144190fce07 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2018 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15786a6d-d80d-4824-9f80-8144190fce07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15786a6d-d80d-4824-9f80-8144190fce07 27th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9530b835-4043-413f-9803-6755027db042 Bidder training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada92a08-d513-4ab2-b510-b9821e362e41 Logging on for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87f878ca-1cfd-4c35-bee6-15df3c1eec41 ITQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2d091a2-a26e-4670-97ae-fee4b376eba0 ITQ Questions document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b79e1d-760d-45ee-9e52-cc28599ed432 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/439a2c09-a885-45dd-8f83-a88bf2b3f771 S1 Terms and Conditions - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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