--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF MARKETING SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROYDON COLLEGE" published: "2022-09-22" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF MARKETING SERVICES Buyer: CROYDON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7023e6-305f-4cd6-906f-1f0fcfbc66a7.json) ## Summary The Croydon College is inviting tenders for the provision of marketing services. The contract is set to commence on 17th October 2022 for an initial 1-year period, with a possible extension for another year. The contract value is up to £70k per annum. Interested providers must have a successful track record in marketing services for educational institutions. The deadline for clarification requests is 16 September 2022, with tender submissions due by 30 September 2022 at 17:00. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below threshold. This tender opportunity from Croydon College for marketing services presents a chance for businesses with expertise in marketing services for educational institutions to secure a valuable contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. The contract offers a significant financial opportunity with a contract value of up to £70k per annum, providing a platform for business growth and potential expansion into the education sector. ## Notice 1. Croydon College are seeking to appoint a company to provide leadership and management of marketing and communications at Croydon College. 2. The contract with the successful tenderer is intended to commence from 17th October 2022 and will be awarded for an initial period of 1 year. Consideration will be given to extending the contract for a further year (to a total of 2 years), subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place. 3. The contract will be awarded on a balance of the economically advantageous return and an assessment of quality of information provided, as requested in the ITT. The contract value will be up to PS70k per annum (exclusive of VAT). 4. Providers wishing to apply for this opportunity must: * Have a proven successful track record of providing marketing services for an educational institution * Have the capacity to deliver 100% of the total contract volume tendered * Provide all of the information requested within the ITT and its appendices The College will not consider any tenderers that fail to meet any of the criteria above. 5. The deadline for submitting clarification requests regarding this opportunity by email to tenders@croydon.ac.uk is 16 September 2022, 17:00. Please use the email address for any clarification requests and application submissions. Communications received over the telephone or on another email address will not be responded to and enquirers will be asked to resend their communication to the official tender email above. This is to ensure that consistent advice is provided to all enquirers. 6. Tender submissions should be returned electronically to tenders@croydon.ac.uk by 17.00 on 30 September 2022. Paper submissions will not be accepted. 7. For full details of application instructions, acceptable application format, tender requirements and the tendering process timetable please read the tender documents attached to this notice. Additional information: 1. Invitation to Tender for Provision of Marketing Services Please read the attachments carefully as they provide full application instructions and detailed requirements. Responses to Clarification Requests will be published as an additional document attached to this notice. The deadline for applications to reach the College is Friday 30th September 2022, 17:00. Please use the email address tenders@croydon.ac.uk for any communications regarding the tender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc4ccb-7b7b-4910-863e-93b874895aa2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | CROYDON COLLEGE | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR9 1DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 22 Sep 2022 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc4ccb-7b7b-4910-863e-93b874895aa2 - 12 Sep 2022 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc4ccb-7b7b-4910-863e-93b874895aa2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc4ccb-7b7b-4910-863e-93b874895aa2 22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efc37922-2ff5-4184-bade-32a2ca77e873 Invitation to Tender instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ff1d3a1-8416-43cf-929a-e2e777316a6e Clarifications to questions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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