--- title: "23 084 Communication and Design Services for Digital Cheshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-11" --- # 23 084 Communication and Design Services for Digital Cheshire Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f093dd1-008b-49cf-a404-cd705beee13e.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council is looking to contract a service provider for communication and design services for the Digital Cheshire project. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender deadline is set for 11th September 2023, with the contract period starting on 2nd October 2023 and ending on 2nd January 2026. The main procurement category is services, specifically in the business services sector. The opportunity is open to SMEs. This tender for communication and design services presents an opportunity for businesses in the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security industries to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in demand stimulation and marketing/communications services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on creative campaigns for the Digital Cheshire project provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative approaches in engaging target audiences. The nature of the project allows for flexibility in service delivery, making it suitable for agile businesses looking to demonstrate their capabilities in a dynamic environment. ## Notice Cheshire East Council (Digital Cheshire) are seeking to contract a service provider for the delivery of demand stimulation and marketing/communications services for the Digital Cheshire: Connecting Cheshire project utilising a creative approach that could be used across a number of applications such as online channels, brochures/flyers/mailings, events and other relevant avenues to engage the target audience. The creative campaigns developed throughout the project duration should focus on the benefits of upgrading to fibre within a generic business and/or residential context and incorporate continuous improvements to its current website (www.digitalcheshire.co.uk) and demand stimulation activities. Due to the nature of broadband delivery, voucher and grant availability and fluidity of a business support programme, some activities will be pre-planned whilst regular account management and client engagement will be critical to ensure reactive campaigns and activities can take place based on the projects' current needs. Details and expressions of interest are available via The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d1cd89-52a3-44a1-9dc9-7d174951a9a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 2 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | 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) | ## 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 - 11 Aug 2023 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d1cd89-52a3-44a1-9dc9-7d174951a9a8 - 11 Aug 2023 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175004ce-c96f-44fe-9d99-7f714a035a9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d1cd89-52a3-44a1-9dc9-7d174951a9a8 11th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175004ce-c96f-44fe-9d99-7f714a035a9d 11th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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