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title: "NBC Marketing Project - Communicating with businesses and residents during Covid-19 lockdown"
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# NBC Marketing Project - Communicating with businesses and residents during Covid-19 lockdown

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b9d7c07-e25a-4271-91b1-57826be4ab0f

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## Summary

The Northampton Borough Council is seeking to engage businesses for the "NBC Marketing Project - Communicating with businesses and residents during Covid-19 lockdown." This project, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), aims to support local businesses and promote shopping within the community during the Christmas period. The procurement process used was a direct award, concluding the tender period on 11 November 2020. The contract has a total value of £65,000 and is set to commence on 24 November 2020, running until 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marketing and communications, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. By engaging in this initiative, businesses can contribute to local economic recovery while enhancing their portfolio. Firms that excel in community outreach, grant messaging, and public promotions will find this project particularly suitable for growth and visibility within the Northampton area.

## Notice

Key objectives: Provision is required to support Northampton Borough Council and the upcoming discretionary grant process: 1. Business Support and Messaging - objective: to encourage businesses to apply for discretionary grants and seek advice 2. Public Promotion - objective: to encourage residents to shop locally this Christmas Additional information: User Agreement numbers EPS-0981-2020 and EPS-0978-2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a27a1c-b0b6-4a73-a0a8-2b1f764c6d92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| 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 | AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED T/A AVISON YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a27a1c-b0b6-4a73-a0a8-2b1f764c6d92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a27a1c-b0b6-4a73-a0a8-2b1f764c6d92
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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