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title: "CORP - Provision of Marketing Services (Growth Development Hub) RFQ 6245290"
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# CORP - Provision of Marketing Services (Growth Development Hub) RFQ 6245290

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c22193a9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council, through its economic development company, LCDL, is seeking a marketing partner under the title "CORP - Provision of Marketing Services (Growth Development Hub) RFQ 6245290." This procurement falls within the advertising and marketing services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract anticipated to commence around 1st February 2016 and concluding on 31st December 2018. The total contract value is set at £480,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. It is noteworthy that the award of the contract is contingent upon securing European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in marketing and advertising services. Ideal candidates would be those with innovative marketing strategies capable of enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of business support within Lancashire. The successful bidder will have the unique opportunity to work closely with influential growth support providers and to engage with an expanding community of businesses, especially those that have not previously utilised public sector support. This partnership aims to facilitate increased engagement and growth within the local business landscape.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council through its economic development company LCDL are seeking a marketing partner to work with them building and developing the Growth Hub in Lancashire (Boost Business Lancashire). Through our unique partnership across the County, (bringing together key influential providers of growth enabling support) we seek a new, challenging and dynamic interpretation that will foster a paradigm shift in how business support is valued and taken up within Lancashire (12 LCC districts plus 2 unitary authorities). We will build on the work already undertaken energising and refreshing the successful activity to date, and seeking to further engage with the talented, committed and growing business community in Lancashire. The successful tenderer will add value to the Marketing Activities of the existing Growth Hub Delivery Partners, (to be separately procured, and will include Boost gateway service, growth mentoring and a growth start-up service) and has a specific aim of reaching a new audience of eligible SME's that have not previously engaged with public sector business support (as well as making sure that those that we currently engage with understand potential opportunities for further growth support to further accelerate their growing ambitions). It is the Authority's intention to apply for ERDF funding and in the event of such funding not being secured the Authority will not be in a position to award the contract. Additional information: The tender documents are available on the Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e. Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Please note - if you do not already have a supplier account on the new e-tendering system (Oracle), you will be required to obtain a DUNS number, this can take a number of days to be issued and is required as part of the system registration, therefore, tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. It is the Authority's intention to apply for ERDF funding and in the event of such funding not being secured, the Authority will not be in a position to award the contract. It is a condition precedent to the award of the contract that ERDF funding is secured. It is envisaged that the contract for the provision of Marketing Services will commence on or around the 1st of February 2016. The contract will expire on the 31st of December 2018. However, the Council in its absolute discretion may extend the contract by any number of defined periods provided always that the total maximum duration of the contract does not exceed 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651d6abb-a3f6-46ca-802c-b003796b6c39 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2016 - 3 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHFIELD PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651d6abb-a3f6-46ca-802c-b003796b6c39
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30418e1c-e275-4304-a835-c4689165458f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651d6abb-a3f6-46ca-802c-b003796b6c39
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30418e1c-e275-4304-a835-c4689165458f
  9th September 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please select this link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e

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