--- title: "Brand consultancy, full marketing service, design and digital 2017 - 21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING" published: "2017-04-27" --- # Brand consultancy, full marketing service, design and digital 2017 - 21 Buyer: COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab459148-cb95-498a-9e9c-b21c010ea015.json) ## Summary The procurement process is conducted by Cobalt Housing e-Tendering, focusing on acquiring brand consultancy and comprehensive marketing services for their operations in Liverpool, Merseyside. This tender, titled "Brand consultancy, full marketing service, design and digital 2017 - 21," is currently in the planning stage and is set to culminate with the final proposal submission deadline on 16th May 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2017 for an initial period of 12 months, with a possible extension to a maximum of four years based on supplier performance. The total contract value is estimated at £150,000, with a minimum spend of £20,000, as part of the open procurement method. The services required fall under the Advertising and Marketing sector, with the relevant industry classification codes indicating a strong focus on marketing management consultancy and direct marketing services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marketing and consultancy services to expand their clientele, particularly those that can offer innovative marketing strategies and solutions tailored to the housing sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's emphasis on connectivity and outreach to tenants and customers. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive marketing plans, digital communications, and the day-to-day management of marketing services will find this project aligns closely with their capabilities, allowing them to secure a long-term partnership with Cobalt Housing. ## Notice Cobalt is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a range of marketing services. This pre-qualification questionnaire stage will form the evaluation criteria to shortlist up to four suppliers to be invited to submit a final proposal at invitation to tender stage. The point of contact for the project will be the Customer Insight Manager. Cobalt Housing have worked alongside a Communication Team based at Symphony Housing. As we are now moving towards our de-merger and independence we are seeking an organisation that can not only review our services and produce a marketing plan but deliver the day to day publication requirements to run the business. Connectivity for our tenants and wider customer group is a key objective when engaging and providing information. The contract will run for an initial 12 month period will an anticipated start date of 1st August 2017. At its own discretion, Cobalt will have the option to extend for further 12 month periods, at a maximum of 4 total years, dependant on the performance of the Supplier. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b6a272-c419-4176-8f6f-e10dbfe2673d | | 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 | 27 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L11 2SF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79342100 - Direct marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2017 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b6a272-c419-4176-8f6f-e10dbfe2673d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b6a272-c419-4176-8f6f-e10dbfe2673d 27th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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