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title: "Marketing Proposal (Foster Carer Recruitment)"
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# Marketing Proposal (Foster Carer Recruitment)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85e3197f-821f-40a2-bfa0-98db5ac768c5

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a marketing proposal aimed at enhancing foster carer recruitment. The contract, worth £57,663.60, was awarded to Whitespace Agency. This project involves implementing targeted digital marketing strategies, including website optimisation, digital analytics, social media engagement, and rebranding. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30 November 2024 and will run until 30 November 2025, with the project being carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'Marketing services' industry category and utilised a competitive quotation procurement method below the threshold.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing services, particularly those with expertise in driving recruitment through digital channels. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the procurement's suitability criteria, which favour small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies capable of providing comprehensive marketing solutions such as digital marketing strategy, website development, and social media management would find this type of tender attractive and aligned with their service offerings.

## Notice

The Local Authority is deciding to commission an external Marketing Specialist to enhance the recruitment of foster carers through targeted digital marketing strategies, including website optimisation, digital analytics, social media engagement, and rebranding efforts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3171505b-b1e2-475d-89c0-be81f02951d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,663 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHITESPACE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3171505b-b1e2-475d-89c0-be81f02951d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3171505b-b1e2-475d-89c0-be81f02951d9
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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