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title: "CP1417-17 Heart of the South West Growth Support Programme for Marketing to Eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises"
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# CP1417-17 Heart of the South West Growth Support Programme for Marketing to Eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3432ad-29fa-4dbf-a7fe-faf09a3e676d

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## Summary

The Devon County Council is seeking proposals for a marketing campaign under tender CP1417-17, aimed at promoting a free business support diagnostic service for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership area, which includes Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and Somerset. This procurement process, classified under marketing services (CPV code 79342000), follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties can submit their bids by the deadline of 23rd August 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2017, with a duration until 31st December 2019, and has an estimated value of £75,000. 

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for marketing and advertising firms, particularly those that specialise in supporting SMEs and local businesses, to leverage their expertise in digital and print media, social media optimisation, and campaign analysis. Businesses that can effectively engage with target audiences through various channels, including newspapers, social media, and digital platforms, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the focus on eligible SMEs suggests that local firms with experience in delivering comprehensive marketing strategies may gain significant growth advantages by participating in this tender.

## Notice

DCC is looking to procure a marketing campaign to promote a free business support diagnostic service across the HotSW LEP area (which incorporates the Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset geographical areas). The campaign must direct eligible SMEs to the Growth Hub website which hosts the online registration form, as this is the only way they can access the support. The campaign must therefore complement the website and any existing marketing This contract may include but will not necessarily be limited to the following range of services: Printed press (mainstream newspapers; local regional newspapers; specialist journals; trade magazines etc.) Digital media (social media; search engine optimisation; employer branded websites; pay-per-click attraction campaigns; banners buttons etc.) Analysis and research methods (digital tagging, analytical reports, campaign briefs) Any other media channels (for example television and radio)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7beaf919-208d-4d74-9df0-419698fafde1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7beaf919-208d-4d74-9df0-419698fafde1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7beaf919-208d-4d74-9df0-419698fafde1
  24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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