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title: "Social Media Culture specialist support"
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# Social Media Culture specialist support

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c54b982-ec66-43d5-b993-a3cb5e16e5f1

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## Summary

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently seeking a social media professional to support its bid for the UK City of Culture 2021 through a tender titled "Social Media Culture specialist support". The tender falls under the IT services category and is specifically aimed at enhancing social media engagement for the bidding process. Key dates include a tender deadline of 5th April 2017 and a contract period expected to run from 7th April to 19th May 2017. This tender presents a maximum value of £2,999 (excluding VAT) and is an active opportunity for businesses with relevant expertise.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social media management, marketing, and cultural consultancy. Companies capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of Stoke-on-Trent’s cultural landscape and those with a proven track record in increasing social media engagement are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the contract's specifications and requirements that support local economic growth.

## Notice

Overview of service: An experienced and exceptional social media professional is required to support Stoke-on-Trent's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. In scope The successful individual will contribute to growing social media engagement behind the bidding process to help Stoke-on-Trent to become the UK City of Culture 2021. Following the award further support may be required to implement the bid. An understanding of the Stoke-on-Trent UK City of Culture 2021 bid is important. Key tasks: * Understanding the city's bid brand and its established voice on social media * Provide proactive support, content and engagement on a number of social media channels * Grow social media engagement and promote agreed initiatives working to an agreed social media strategy * Able to work with a number of bid partners to develop the social media offer for the bid * Drive through new initiatives and opportunities to help promote awareness of Stoke-on-Trent's bid * Ability to analyse and report social media data and provide insight into social media activity to support the city's UK City of Culture bidding process Knowledge, understanding and application The successful individual must be able to demonstrate: * A knowledge of Stoke-on-Trent * Knowledge and interest in cultural activities and an understanding of the UK City of Culture competition * Proven track record of demonstrating growth in engagement across a number of social media channels * Excellent content writing skills * Ability to work both with a number of partners and autonomously * Ability to develop a number of new opportunities as well as a proven track record of delivery Duration of contract The contract will require an immediate start with up to 12 days support provided, estimated at two days per week. Maximum value of contract Up to PS2,999 (excluding VAT) - final days and activities to be agreed through contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb12b52-93ad-46f9-8048-0cb0675ffc26 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2017 - 19 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb12b52-93ad-46f9-8048-0cb0675ffc26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb12b52-93ad-46f9-8048-0cb0675ffc26
  31st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7507c89-ad18-4c99-82ab-b869876df53a
  Service Specification

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