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title: "East Cambridgeshire District Council Design and Development of the Explore East Cambs Website and Delivery of Actions Identified in the Digital Marketing Strategy."
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# East Cambridgeshire District Council Design and Development of the Explore East Cambs Website and Delivery of Actions Identified in the Digital Marketing Strategy.

Buyer: EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-663128b1-a57b-4fc0-986c-b7ff72f4c74b

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## Summary

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has completed the procurement process for the design and development of the "Explore East Cambs" website and the delivery of actions identified in the digital marketing strategy. The contract, valued at £96,485, has been awarded to CREO Interactive Ltd. This project falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, IT services, as well as advertising and marketing services. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with key dates including the tender deadline on 9th August 2024, the contract start date on 2nd September 2024, and the contract end date on 31st March 2027. The project is aimed at enhancing the online presence of East Cambridgeshire’s tourism website and increasing visitor engagement and spending in the district.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital marketing, web development, and IT consultancy sectors. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, aligning with the project's preference. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain valuable experience in working with local councils, and potentially secure further projects from public sector clients. Engaging in this project can lead to increased visibility and credibility in the industry, fostering partnerships and driving business growth.

## Notice

In 2023/24, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) commissioned Go to Places to develop a digital marketing strategy, aimed at maximising the online visibility of the district's tourism existing website 'Explore East Cambs'. The digital marketing strategy builds on the Council's Tourism Strategy, which aims to: * To maximise visitor spend for the benefit of local businesses and communities. * To increase the footfall and spread of visitors across the district. We are seeking to appoint an experienced consultant to deliver a series of actions identified in the digital marketing strategy and to design and develop the Explore East Cambs website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c2a813-5923-4777-98af-df269066b996 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,485 |
| 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 | EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely East |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREO INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c2a813-5923-4777-98af-df269066b996
- 5 Jul 2024 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433fa242-f5bd-46ec-883a-714328f1853f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c2a813-5923-4777-98af-df269066b996
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433fa242-f5bd-46ec-883a-714328f1853f
  5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=55573f07-bb3a-ef11-812d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/

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