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title: "Social Media Services for Destination & Culture"
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# Social Media Services for Destination & Culture

Buyer: BCP COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-579f61d2-6e4e-4ab7-b350-1fb32bfc401d

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## Summary

The procurement titled "Social Media Services for Destination & Culture" was initiated by BCP Council, located in Bournemouth, England. This process falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is now complete, with a contract value of £105,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2022 and expire on 31st January 2024. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social media strategy and content production, particularly those with experience in managing extensive social media platforms. Companies offering marketing management consultancy services would also be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, especially in the context of cultural and event management within the South West region of the UK. Competing businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector, capitalising on the growing demand for digital engagement in tourism and community events.

## Notice

The development and implementation of a directorate wide social media strategy, including content production. The remit includes managing the destination social ecosystem - which is currently 53 channels and platforms supporting core brands and events including, Bournemouth Air Festival, Festival Coast Live, Bay Run, Christmas Tree Wonderland, as well as events across Poole and Christchurch. It also includes Seafront commercial businesses - Beach Lodges, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, Beach Huts, Leave only footprints and seafront ranger/catering staff recruitment. Additional information: This contract was awarded as a Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443f5cb5-5286-4433-9a63-b120aa5ea5b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | BCP COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAM MERRICK T/A SOUL MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443f5cb5-5286-4433-9a63-b120aa5ea5b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443f5cb5-5286-4433-9a63-b120aa5ea5b6
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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