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title: "Marketing and Communications Framework"
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# Marketing and Communications Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68326d1-31f7-4fff-9a6d-cbda6cd3980e

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking suppliers for a Marketing and Communications Framework, titled "Marketing and Communications Framework." This procurement is categorised under marketing services (CPV code: 79342000) and is based in Chelmsford, England. The contract has an estimated value of £1,700,000 and is currently in the tender stage. Bids must be submitted by 12:00 PM on 11 December 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 10 March 2021 and continue for a duration of four years, potentially extending for up to another two years. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its value being above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework's structure allows for both direct awards and mini competitions, making it suitable for companies looking to establish long-term relationships with local authorities. Businesses that can offer expert and cost-effective marketing solutions will find this as a viable platform for growth and expanding their service offerings in the region.

## Notice

Essex county council are looking for a set of suppliers to provide a range of expert and cost effective marketing and communications services. The authority proposes to establish a new framework for four years (2 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months). This framework will consist of six LOTs. A combination of direct awards and mini competitions will be used to decide which supplier is selected for an individual piece of work. The successful suppliers must ensure that the service is available to be commissioned when requests and needed from May 2020. In order to participate or register interest in advertised bid opportunities for Essex County Council you will need to register your organisation on the Proactis Supplier Network which can be reached on the link below; https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9c188-ee32-483c-b786-12186d833ea9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9c188-ee32-483c-b786-12186d833ea9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9c188-ee32-483c-b786-12186d833ea9
  11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b6ed667-8dc5-4363-bb54-538d85ee8400
  Bidder guidance for this SSQ stage

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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