--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Provision of Manufacturing Information Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Invitation to Tender for Provision of Manufacturing Information Services Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbbf70ff-3f66-47e7-898e-35e107d47ae6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED", located in Manchester, seeking to appoint a service provider through an open tender for the "Provision of Manufacturing Information Services". The tender was published on 21 February 2019, and submissions were due by 13 March 2019. The contract, which has a value of £50,000, is expected to deliver news stories and blogs targeted at the SME sector from April 2019 until December 2021. This contract falls under the category of miscellaneous business-related services and caters specifically to the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in content creation and technical writing, particularly those experienced in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Companies capable of delivering tailored news and blog content aimed at SMEs will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Ideal applicants may include freelance writers, small to medium-sized marketing agencies, and firms with expertise in manufacturing communications, enabling them to expand their portfolio and engage with the Business Growth Hub's audience effectively. ## Notice GC Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint a service provider to enter into a Contract for the delivery of Manufacturing Information services. The Manufacturing Network and Information Services require the services of a technical writer to research and write news and blog pieces to the following specification: - * Research and production of nine manufacturing and/or engineering news stories per calendar month, to be published on the Business Growth Hub's manufacturing news section, approximately 2 pieces per week. Provider to review sector/local press and select news stories to be produced, with a focus on the target audience's needs. The pieces are to be targeted at an SME audience, with an approximate word count of 250-500. * Production of one blog piece per month on manufacturing techniques or notable issues or trends. Pieces will be written from the point of view of a Business Growth Hub manufacturing team member, explaining a manufacturing concept and will use real examples of how businesses have improved productivity by implementing this. The blogs will signpost existing resources on the manufacturing website, and guidance on this will be provided. The provider will be expected to research the piece, and liaise with manufacturing team members include appropriate case studies. The pieces are to be targeted at an SME audience, with an approximate word count of 500-750. * Additional work may be commissioned on an adhoc basis by prior agreement. The rate and time for additional work will be agreed prior to commission. Please confirm what the hourly / day rate for additional work within the quote. It is expected that there will be one set of amends per piece (news stories and blogs). The expectation is that this work would take place on at least a fortnightly basis, to ensure content is responsive and newsworthy. We do not expect this to exceed three billable days per month (unless prior agreement is sought). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/57 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f9a898-cb38-4c54-8dbf-7053e13556dc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2019 | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,000 | | 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LAURENCE ADAMS FREELANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f9a898-cb38-4c54-8dbf-7053e13556dc - 21 Feb 2019 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca2c4c9-b1f9-4924-bc8f-474ba74012b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f9a898-cb38-4c54-8dbf-7053e13556dc 18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca2c4c9-b1f9-4924-bc8f-474ba74012b7 21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/57 Tender Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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