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title: "Made Smarter Adoption programme central marketing"
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# Made Smarter Adoption programme central marketing

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85d2f87-b88f-4631-83fa-08e22d9fb4dd

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the 'Made Smarter Adoption programme central marketing'. This contract involves national marketing services, including hosting and maintenance of the programme website. Classified under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security' category, the procurement was conducted using the direct award method. The contract has a value of £213,759 and covers a wide geographical area including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 5th April 2024 and ends on 4th April 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st April 2024 and the award date on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those capable of managing national campaigns and maintaining high-traffic websites. Businesses that can leverage this contract to demonstrate their expertise in digital marketing, web development, and international campaign management will benefit greatly. Larger firms, such as the awarded supplier, The Growth Company, with the resources to handle comprehensive service delivery on a global scale, are well-suited for this opportunity. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not marked as suitable for this tender, companies in the marketing and business services sectors may find valuable growth prospects by associating with large authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

National Marketing, including hosting and maintenance of the programme website for the Made Smarter Adoption programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998708ee-3b89-4dd3-91a3-a8eeae7e4602 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,759 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,759 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROWTH |

## 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

- 30 Dec 2024 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998708ee-3b89-4dd3-91a3-a8eeae7e4602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998708ee-3b89-4dd3-91a3-a8eeae7e4602
  30th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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