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title: "Creative Services - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-up (CBS) Project"
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# Creative Services - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-up (CBS) Project

Buyer: OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be7100b0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Oxford Innovation Services Ltd is seeking creative agencies to provide services for the "Creative Services - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-up (CBS) Project." This project, focused on supporting entrepreneurs and new businesses in the South West of England, is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open tender method, with a total contract value of £60,000. The contract period is set to run from May 10, 2016, to October 31, 2018, with applications having closed on April 27, 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative services, including marketing, website design, and graphic design. Companies with expertise in brand development or collateral production will find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore making proposals that not only boost their growth potential but also contribute to building a strong entrepreneurial community in the region.

## Notice

Oxford Innovation Services (OIS) is the UK's leading specialist coaching company. We work with businesses at all stages of development to maximise their growth potential, benefiting both the enterprise and its people through uniquely tailored coaching programmes. OIS has recently been awarded (subject to finalisation of funding agreements) two projects to deliver business support in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, in partnership with Unlocking Potential (The Cornwall College Group): 1) Coaching for Growth (C4G) and; 2) Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-Up (CBS) This contract notice relates to the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-Up (CBS) project. The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-Up (CBS) project is financed by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) portfolio 2014 to 2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the fund, which was established by the European Commission to help improve the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their capacity and capability and promoting entrepreneurship to strengthen the pipeline of high growth business across England. This creative activity will be funded by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Business Start-Up (CBS) project. CBS will support entrepreneurs and new businesses. The initial contract period will run from November 2015 - October 2018. In order to build its reputation amongst entrepreneurs and new businesses which are eligible for the CBS project, we are seeking to promote its differentiated proposition, build profile in current target markets, and generate new interest. We are now inviting creative agencies to submit applications detailing how they would provide brand concepts and/or website design and/or ongoing Artwork Design Services and Collateral Production. To read the full specification, please visit the OIS website here: http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/contract-notice-creative-services-cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-business-start-up-cbs-project-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-programmes/ A parallel contract notice has also been published for provision of creative services for the Coaching for Growth (C4G) project, the full specification can be found here: http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/contract-notice-creative-services-coaching-for-growth-c4g-project-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-programmes/ On either / both contracts, bidders can submit proposals against one/several/all of the specified elements. We would also be willing to consider proposals which combine the requirements of both the CBS and C4G contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b429f7-8018-4c04-b546-fad3d6b37b03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZEPHYR CREATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b429f7-8018-4c04-b546-fad3d6b37b03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b429f7-8018-4c04-b546-fad3d6b37b03
  3rd June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN125690
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/
- http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/contract-notice-creative-services-coaching-for-growth-c4g-project-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-programmes/
- http://oxfordinnovationservices.co.uk/contract-notice-creative-services-cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-business-start-up-cbs-project-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-programmes/

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