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title: "BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support"
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# BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96be0661-fa11-48a4-a874-a592d0f91aca

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## Summary

The Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "BT1692 - Online Presence & Social Media Marketing Business Support" to Let's Do Business Group. The contract, worth GBP 34,000, was awarded on 19th March 2024 and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. This initiative aims to provide support for businesses in creating and enhancing their online presence through social media marketing and website management services in the software and business services industry. The procurement process reached the award stage, and the contract period begins on 1st April 2024, with a tender deadline on 1st March 2024.

This opportunity to support businesses in Luton by boosting their online presence offers significant growth potential for companies in the services sector, particularly those specializing in IT services, business consulting, and software development. Businesses that can provide expertise in social media marketing, website development, and online engagement strategies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The proactive engagement with customers in the digital realm to drive business growth is crucial for participants seeking to expand their business horizons. The programme's focus on upskilling businesses and fostering online activity presents a promising opportunity for companies looking to enhance their online reach and digital marketing capabilities.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council require a programme of support for businesses that will help them engage with the local community and costumers generally online. Businesses should continually engage with their customers to drive footfall and spending in store as well as supporting online sales with many failing to have any online presence. The need to upskill businesses was evidenced recently by 65.6% of businesses in a recent UK wide survey, admitting that they require access to support and training to help them grow their business. There are around 6,400 independent businesses across Luton with only 12% having a social media presence and on average a mere 48 businesses active online each day. This programme will designed to support businesses getting online and then to help grow their business through effective use of their website and/or social media.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afea2d-663f-4ef5-bc7d-e8daa4987193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LET'S DO BUSINESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afea2d-663f-4ef5-bc7d-e8daa4987193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afea2d-663f-4ef5-bc7d-e8daa4987193
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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