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title: "PP17133 - Black Country Blue Network Comms Activity"
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# PP17133 - Black Country Blue Network Comms Activity

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68366384-c45b-4057-8e29-e60236116c4c

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council is currently managing the procurement process for the "PP17133 - Black Country Blue Network Comms Activity" project, which falls under the category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, and printing. This procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 21 September 2017. The contract value is £16,160 and spans from 27 September to 30 November 2017. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with the primary objective of developing communication materials that promote the Black Country Blue Network project, benefiting the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in participating were invited to submit their tenders by 1 September 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specializing in marketing, communication, and consulting services, to contribute to an impactful ecological initiative that aims to enhance local communities around historically significant waterways. Companies that can align their services with EU funding requirements and have experience in collaborative projects are well-suited to participate in this type of procurement, potentially expanding their networks and capabilities through partnership with local councils and environmental organisations.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to develop Communication collateral for the ERDF funded Black Country Blue Network project compliant with EU rules and regulations.The Black Country Blue Network project aims to create a high quality ecological network with a diverse range of habitats, centred on the area's historically important waterways and associated green spaces. This will be achieved through a programme of infrastructure and habitat improvements along canals and rivers and other key nature greenspaces linked into this blue network. The improvements will facilitate better visitor management and improved access for local communities. The project is a partnership between the City of Wolverhampton Council, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, the Environment Agency, Canal and River Trust and Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust. Each delivery partners are delivering project(s) which together make up the Black Country Blue Network project. It is intended that the individual projects can be branded as part of the broader Blue Network project. The project is funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), therefore must comply with European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund Branding and Publicity Requirements. Please contact Jessica Prince or Gemma Lloyd on Jessica.prince@wolverhampton.gov.uk or gemma.lloyd2@wolverhampton.gov.uk to express an interest in this opportunity. Additional information: If you interested in this opportunity please contact Jessica Prince or Gemma Lloyd on jessica.prince@wolverhampton.gov.uk and gemma.lloyd2@wolverhampton.gov.uk Please allow sufficient time when submitting your tender response. All tender queries MUST be directed via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6737ab1-c589-4bf2-9b13-7cfb4e2cc683 |
| 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 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,160 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACER MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS |

## 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

- 6 Oct 2017 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6737ab1-c589-4bf2-9b13-7cfb4e2cc683
- 14 Aug 2017 at 07:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6737ab1-c589-4bf2-9b13-7cfb4e2cc683
- 10 Aug 2017 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6737ab1-c589-4bf2-9b13-7cfb4e2cc683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6737ab1-c589-4bf2-9b13-7cfb4e2cc683
  6th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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