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title: "Connect Derby Marketing and Public Relations Services and Activities"
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# Connect Derby Marketing and Public Relations Services and Activities

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ffa06c-8a56-4c40-985f-53e44a79851d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Derby City Council, focusing on the provision of marketing and public relations services for the Connect Derby project, which is a £30 million initiative designed to support various businesses in the East Midlands region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 29 October 2019, and the contract is set to run from 7 November 2019 to 6 November 2022. The total contract value is £339,000, and it was procured using an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for wider participation in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in marketing, consulting, and public relations services that have a strong understanding of the Derby property market. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in these fields are well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority actively seeks to engage businesses capable of addressing the strategic marketing needs and occupancy challenges of flexible workspace solutions. The successful bidder has the potential to establish a long-term relationship with Derby City Council, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the industry.

## Notice

Connect Derby is Derby City Council's (DCC) PS30m managed workspace (MW) project that is funded by various funding partners, predominantly by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Connect Derby has created seven highly flexible workspaces in the city which have been purposely designed to accommodate the needs of micro businesses, single entrepreneurs and social enterprises through to SME's. The aims of the Contract are to: * Maintain the current Connect Derby brand and buildings as the primary managed workspace in the City of Derby; * To identify opportunities to maintain and increase occupancy levels * To establish a marketing strategy and action plan for the new grow on space (this work is not guaranteed and is subject to budget availability) * To undertake feasibility and option analysis on the office marketing and regeneration developmental opportunities within the city (this work is not guaranteed and is subject to budget availability) The successful tenderer should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the Derby property market and the general economics of the City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b52ce4-5c10-4385-a04d-3aa71abfbc75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2019 - 6 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £339,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £339,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BH PR & COMMUNICATIONS LTD & RIGBY & CO (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b52ce4-5c10-4385-a04d-3aa71abfbc75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b52ce4-5c10-4385-a04d-3aa71abfbc75
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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