--- title: "The Growth Company Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Full Service Marketing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-03-04" --- # The Growth Company Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Full Service Marketing Services Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d5cb9e-c541-44d4-a645-c1a724b89ba2.json) ## Summary The Growth Company (GC) has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of full service marketing services, primarily to support the GM Business Growth Hub, with additional services provided to other parts of the GC Group. This tender, classified under CPV codes such as www site design services and advertising campaign services, is in the Tender stage with a submission deadline of 1st April 2025 at 17:00. The contract is located in the North West of the United Kingdom, notably around postcode M15JW in Manchester. The procurement process follows an open procedure and the contract period is from 15th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value estimated at £540,000. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marketing sector, especially those with capabilities in campaign strategy, digital marketing, content development, and website development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies that can provide a full range of marketing services and work collaboratively with other agencies and partners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves a combination of monthly retainer services and project-based work, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to establish a steady client relationship while also engaging in diverse, impactful marketing projects. ## Notice The Growth Company (GC) is seeking to appoint a Full Service Marketing services provider. The successful supplier will support GM Business Growth Hub as well as other parts of the GC Group Companies. This Contract is being commissioned by the Growth Company, however the primary day to day client of the contract will be GM Business Growth Hub (the Hub) and the Hub's key requirements have been identified within this tender document. There will be an ad hoc need for other parts of the GC group of companies to call off from the contract. The hub will primarily be supported through a monthly retainer model with the chosen supplier, however, additional project based pieces of work will be called off by other parts of the GC Group and by the Hub for work outside of the retainer provision. There will be a requirement to work with other agencies, suppliers and third-party partners, including contracted suppliers for copywriting, PR Services, website design, direct mail, electronic direct mail, videography/photography and print services. Key deliverables are: 1) Monthly Retainer Services. 2) Campaign Strategy and Planning. 3) Digital Marketing and Social Media. 4) Content Development and Design. 5) Website development. 6) Data and insight driven activity. 7) Reporting and Performance monitoring. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 17:00pm on Tuesday 1st April 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f254ab98-187c-4b41-ba01-f8be94c58b6c | | 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 | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000 | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services - 79341200 - Advertising management services - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services - 79342100 - Direct marketing services - 79342200 - Promotional services - 79342300 - Customer services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f254ab98-187c-4b41-ba01-f8be94c58b6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f254ab98-187c-4b41-ba01-f8be94c58b6c 4th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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