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title: "Creation of a place brand and supporting visual identity for Staffordshire"
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# Creation of a place brand and supporting visual identity for Staffordshire

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb2928b-399c-439a-8ae8-eaae53b6c615

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "Creation of a place brand and supporting visual identity for Staffordshire." This procurement falls under the category of marketing services, specifically aimed at developing a cohesive branding strategy and marketing campaign for Staffordshire. The contract is valued at £60,000 with activities set to commence on 24th February 2020 and continue until 31st August 2020. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline closing on 22nd January 2020. The project will be executed in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marketing, branding, and consultancy services to secure a prominent contract with a local government authority. Agencies with experience in developing comprehensive marketing strategies, particularly those adept at digital and print materials, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as they are highlighted as suitable candidates for this project, thereby expanding their portfolio and market presence through collaboration with the county council.

## Notice

Contract for the creation of a place brand and supporting visual identity for Staffordshire, and to support Network Staffordshire in developing a campaign and infrastructure to deliver ongoing place marketing activity. We require an agency to support the development of that place brand for Staffordshire and supporting visual identity, with initial digital and print marketing materials, and support to develop a place marketing campaign. This includes proposals for how we enthuse and mobilise partners and create a network of place ambassadors. We are also seeking advice on how this work connects with and complements the place marketing activity already underway, as described above, and what infrastructure we need in place to deliver over a sustained period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8293477-e562-4169-8349-f81c8ceafb60 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 08:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8293477-e562-4169-8349-f81c8ceafb60
- 12 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8293477-e562-4169-8349-f81c8ceafb60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8293477-e562-4169-8349-f81c8ceafb60
  8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
  eTendering Portal for direct access to tender documents

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