--- title: "Delivery of business engagement and product marketing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BROADS AUTHORITY" published: "2018-08-10" --- # Delivery of business engagement and product marketing Buyer: BROADS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b57c344f-90f7-4580-980f-b9cb35697d66.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "Delivery of business engagement and product marketing" was initiated by the Broads Authority and is part of the CANAPE project, which aims to restore peatland ecosystems and develop new peatland-related products in the East of England. The procurement is classified under market research and consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £40,000 and a minimum value of £30,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 3 August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 7 September 2018 and run until 31 December 2020. This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) interested in engaging in business development around peatland products. Companies that specialise in market research, product development, or have expertise in sustainable agriculture and environmental management will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement in this project could facilitate business growth by enabling companies to align with ecological initiatives while promoting innovative products derived from peatland resources. ## Notice This contract is part of CANAPE (Creating a New Approach to Peatland Ecosystems) is a European funded Interreg North Sea Region project which aims to deliver peatland restoration; develop new peatland products and bring economic benefits. The CANAPE website http://northsearegion.eu/canape/about/ provides further context. WP4 is about engaging with businesses to bring to market new products sourced from peatlands, based on sound economic benefits, as well as raising awareness of peatland ecosystems and benefits to wildlife to the local community. The business engagement part of WP4 is the focus of this tender. The appointed contractor will engage with businesses to build entrepreneurial interest around the development and bringing to market of new products. Some samples/prototypes for these new products will be created by the Broads Authority under WP4 from harvest reed and wetland plants. The types of new products are: briquettes for burning, compost, and potentially charcoal and biochar (subject to investment approval from the Broads Authority). The appointed contractor It will also i) conduct market research and identify similar products on the market and which companies make them and where they are sold, ii) investigate and develop marketing materials, iii) develop draft business plans for new businesses and iv) engage with business, consumers as well as the wider community about these products and peatlands in general. The appointed contractor will develop a route to market for the new products by engaging with businesses, financiers and opinion formers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2146ac7-c1e8-4f30-bdde-5769d32a891e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,250 | | 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 | BROADS AUTHORITY | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 1RY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLARITIE COMMUNITY INTEREST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2018 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2146ac7-c1e8-4f30-bdde-5769d32a891e - 10 Jul 2018 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b0bdc3-4b0d-4ad8-9640-450da987863f - 2 Jul 2018 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b0bdc3-4b0d-4ad8-9640-450da987863f - 22 Jun 2018 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b0bdc3-4b0d-4ad8-9640-450da987863f - 20 Jun 2018 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2823bf0-f137-40d5-af51-9c534087c279 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2146ac7-c1e8-4f30-bdde-5769d32a891e 10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b0bdc3-4b0d-4ad8-9640-450da987863f 10th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2823bf0-f137-40d5-af51-9c534087c279 20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/broads-authority/how-we-work/transparency/invitations-to-tender/_nocache Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8e84b27-8ce5-4fe1-8a85-4f00843426df Responses to Bidders questions - http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work/transparency/invitations-to-tender Tender notice ## Notice URLs - http://northsearegion.eu/canape/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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