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title: "Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research"
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# Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a347ae59-e16a-4d53-9d1c-9945e809e22f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, which is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Blackpool Business Marketing Investment Research". This project falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. Located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender period has closed, with proposals due by 8 January 2018, and the awarded contract commenced on 22 January 2018, lasting until 31 March 2018. The total contract value is £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing consultancy, particularly those capable of conducting research and developing strategic marketing plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can especially benefit from this contract, as they may offer tailored solutions and innovative approaches that appeal to the council's objectives for improving Blackpool's investment appeal. Companies well-suited for this tender would include those with experience in market analysis, investment promotion, and strategic communications.

## Notice

When it comes to marketing and promotion of Blackpool as a business investment location there are a number of challenges arising. Blackpool Council is looking to invite bidders to submit a proposal which aims to meet the following objectives: a) To assess the overall business investment perceptions of Blackpool as a place to invest and actual and perceived barriers to investment b) To assess the current Blackpool investment offer (both in terms of product - opportunities, skills etc. and process) and what needs to be done to overcome actual and perceived barriers to investment c) To identify the priorities and make recommendations to feed into the subsequent development of a marketing strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a562f760-267b-483e-98db-997b11a8fb64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICKLEDORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 11:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a562f760-267b-483e-98db-997b11a8fb64
- 22 Dec 2017 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a562f760-267b-483e-98db-997b11a8fb64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a562f760-267b-483e-98db-997b11a8fb64
  22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

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