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title: "Tender for Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme ERDF Ref: 03R15P00036"
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# Tender for Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme ERDF Ref: 03R15P00036

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f8ca50-d46e-44b1-842b-1a8836f53fc1

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## Summary

The University of Chester is seeking tenders for the "Marketing & Communications Support" associated with the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme, which is backed by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF). This initiative is designed to enhance business growth within the North West of England, focusing on delivering essential services to helping local businesses develop. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having a budget of £40,000, and the contract period is set from 13th February 2017 to 30th September 2018. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 10:00 am on 24th January 2017.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and communications sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored support. Companies with a focus on marketing management consultancy services are encouraged to participate, as this contract provides a chance to engage with local businesses and contribute to regional economic development while expanding their own client base and service portfolio.

## Notice

University of Chester is seeking tenders for the provision of Marketing & Communications Support: Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme . The Programme will work with people to access the expertise and knowledge that currently exists across the region to help them develop their skills and grow their business. The ERDF funded Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme is a consortium of North West based partners set up to deliver business growth activities across priority sectors from 2016-2018. With a PS2.7m investment of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF), this innovative programme brings together key business support providers across Cheshire and Warrington to offer businesses access to a variety of services. The University of Chester is a delivery partner for the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme and has a set of individual outputs to be achieved by the end of December 2018. The programme will also utilise the specialist expertise and facilities available from other Higher and Further Education partners and Local Authority Growth Teams as well as several science and business parks within the sub-region. Additional information: Tenderers are requested to note that the project is in receipt of ERDF grant funding to support the delivery of the programme and is therefore working to a limited budget. As a guide the maximum budget allowed for this activity is up to PS40,000, including VAT, which must be inclusive of all expenses and travel. However, the actual contract awarded depends on contracted hours agreed between the appointed contractor and the University of Chester. Please note that contract values and timescales for contract start and end dates may be subject to change. Full details and award criteria are as stated within the tender documents. To apply and to participate in this tender opportunity, all applicants must register on the "In-Tend" e-tendering portal to access the tender documents. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, please ensure that your registration does include being registered to view opportunities for the University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the procurement documents. These must be completed and returned together with any supporting documents via the In-Tend e-tendering portal by 10.00am, Tuesday 24th January 2017 - www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. There is Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site. Alternatively, for technical questions, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6970bb2-b626-4818-a5b9-3fd3fee41da8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2017 - 30 Sep 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2017 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6970bb2-b626-4818-a5b9-3fd3fee41da8
- 22 Feb 2017 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb9130d-c29c-48b5-8017-d049972d0eb2
- 22 Dec 2016 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb9130d-c29c-48b5-8017-d049972d0eb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6970bb2-b626-4818-a5b9-3fd3fee41da8
  24th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb9130d-c29c-48b5-8017-d049972d0eb2
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester
  In Tend Link

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