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title: "PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub"
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buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-971c468d-3ab7-423b-a825-a551a11efb42

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is seeking providers for "PR & Marketing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership & Growth Hub." This procurement falls under the public relations services category and will focus on promoting activities across three Growth Hub locations in Herefordshire, Shrewsbury, and Telford & Wrekin. The open tender process is currently active, with proposals due by 8th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2018 and will run until 31st March 2021, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and marketing services. Businesses that can effectively manage promotional activities across multiple locations and demonstrate a strong understanding of local enterprise strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on the growth hubs indicates a desire for innovative marketing approaches, which could cater to those agencies looking to expand their impact in the public sector.

## Notice

The successful contractor will develop and deliver the following PR and marketing services for both the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), including the Hereford Enterprise Zone (HEZ) and the Marches Growth Hub (MGH), including supporting the promotion of activities at the three Growth Hub sites in Herefordshire, Shrewsbury and Telford & Wrekin. The initial duration of the contract is July 2018 - April 2020. There will then be an option to extend to March 2021, subject to successful performance review and further funding being confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ea2292-2891-4faf-ad46-e44368adaecf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2018 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ea2292-2891-4faf-ad46-e44368adaecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ea2292-2891-4faf-ad46-e44368adaecf
  7th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Public-relations-services./9AW54YNKJ8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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