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title: "HS2 Development Corporation Commission 1: Visioning & Narrative"
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# HS2 Development Corporation Commission 1: Visioning & Narrative

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68de3ee5-3a8c-42a5-a208-f791ca4fae22

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council, acting on behalf of the Midlands Engine, is overseeing the procurement for the "HS2 Development Corporation Commission 1: Visioning & Narrative". This competitive process, classified under the CPV code for advertising and marketing services, aims to develop a comprehensive vision and promotional branding for the HS2 Development Corporation. The tender period concluded on 26th June 2019, and the awarded contract, with a total value of £600,000, commenced on 1st August 2019 and is set to run until 30th April 2021. The project is located in the East Midlands, UK, and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of marketing, public relations, and general management consultancy. Companies that specialise in strategic branding and communications, especially those with expertise in regional development and stakeholder engagement, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. Engaging with this procurement can help suppliers enhance their market position while contributing to the growth narrative of the East Midlands as a desirable place for work, living, and investment.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of the Midlands Engine, wishes to undertake a competitive procurement process to appoint a provider to develop the vision, promotion and branding of the HS2 Development Corporation. The work package will help shape an overarching vision for the development corporation, and in parallel, will create a compelling narrative for the East Midlands as a destination in which to work, live and invest. his will require consultation with members of the development corporation and external businesses, research institutions and key regional stakeholders. The developed vision should build on the opportunities and development plans of the individual sites, the strengths and aspirations of the region, and the cumulative growth potential that can be unlocked by co-ordinated development. In addition, the provider will develop a brand and a campaign to promote the development corporation on a local, regional, national and international level

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f22e0b-50a5-4bc0-8fb3-d36166a42165 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOLFF OLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f22e0b-50a5-4bc0-8fb3-d36166a42165
- 11 Jun 2019 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f623c2-2f2c-4179-abd9-2bb83ea11366
- 23 May 2019 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bce6a0b-5ce2-4822-b248-2e96e6924d15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f22e0b-50a5-4bc0-8fb3-d36166a42165
  28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f623c2-2f2c-4179-abd9-2bb83ea11366
  11th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bce6a0b-5ce2-4822-b248-2e96e6924d15
  23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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