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title: "Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) - AWARD"
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# Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2878f5b-6928-4c29-b428-f6067c160a8f

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## Summary

The procurement process is an open procedure initiated by Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) for the provision of Marketing & Communications Services. The tender, titled "Request for quote (RFQ) for the provision of the Marketing & Communications Service for Blackburn BID," falls under the services category with a classification of public relations services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25th March 2024. The contract period is set to start on 21st April 2024, lasting until 30th December 2028. The buying organisation involved is In-Tend e-Tendering located in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

This public procurement contract for Marketing & Communications Services in Blackburn BID presents opportunities for businesses such as communications/marketing agencies or freelance professionals to engage in contract opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this tender. With a buyer like In-Tend e-Tendering overseeing the process, businesses can leverage their expertise in public relations services to enhance the marketing and communication strategies of Blackburn BID, both for ongoing services and ad-hoc projects. The contract award, valued at £35,000, was granted to Cunning Plan Marketing Ltd and HDW Digital Marketing Ltd T/A Cotton Digital.

## Notice

It is the intention of Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn BID to enter into an agreement with a supplier (this may include but is not limited to a communications/marketing agency or freelance professional) to provide Blackburn BID's marketing and communications service, which is a key part of delivering Objective As an optional extra element, Newground CIC on behalf of Blackburn BID is looking to engage a supplier to design branding and artwork to support the delivery and promotion of Blackburn BID events, projects and services on an ad-hoc basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2024 - 30 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | IN-TEND E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUNNING PLAN MARKETING; HDW DIGITAL MARKETING LTD T/A COTTON DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 09:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
- 13 May 2024 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
- 13 May 2024 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
- 13 May 2024 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
- 19 Apr 2024 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0e16c0-a7dc-4fc1-9b0a-438b95f92d69
  13th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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