--- title: "17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation.Business Development Masterclasses (ERDF Project code 03R16P00573" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-28" --- # 17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation.Business Development Masterclasses (ERDF Project code 03R16P00573 Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de8d3176-d2fa-4d15-94e6-bc848cfd204a.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Council is currently managing an open procurement process to seek marketing and lead generation services as part of the Connecting Cheshire Digital 2020 initiative. The tender, titled "17 168 Connecting Cheshire. Lead Generation. Business Development Masterclasses," focuses on enhancing digital support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Cheshire and Warrington area. The tender period is open until 5 January 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 29 January 2018 and continue until 31 March 2020. This project falls under the services category, specifically related to market and economic research. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and business development, particularly those that can facilitate the uptake of digital technologies among SMEs. Companies that offer expertise in lead generation, digital marketing strategies, and are experienced in conducting training or masterclasses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with the European Regional Development Fund indicates a commitment to enhancing ICT access, providing a broader market for potential vendors to contribute to the region's economic growth. ## Notice Lot 1. Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission a Marketing and Lead Generation services to promote and encourage take-up of the Connecting Cheshire Digital 2020: Digital Support Programme. The aim of this work is to provide, over the contract period, a robust promotion of the benefits of the Digital 2020 programme to up to two thousand five hundred (2,500) companies across Cheshire and Warrington and generate business leads that will enable take-up of the service by as many companies as possible. The provider will deliver marketing and lead generation programme that is consistent and compliant with the Connecting Cheshire Programme and as appropriate reference the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Hub. In addition the provider may or may not be commissioned to provide marketing and lead generation support to other aspects of the Digital 2020 Programme. Lot 2. Cheshire East Borough Council, in collaboration with the Connecting Cheshire Partnership, seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and organisation to deliver a series of business development masterclasses and provide bespoke consultancy service to assist eligible SME's on the Connecting Cheshire: Digital 2020 project which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 under Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Access to, and Use and Quality of, Information and Communications Technology. The project's primary focus is businesses and communities. Digital 2020 will enhance access to ICTs for SMEs in the Cheshire & Warrington LEP area. It will improve the quality (speed and reach) of digital infrastructure and boost the use of digital technology by businesses. Digital 2020 will strengthen the competitive potential of SMEs, help develop new products and services, and ensure businesses exploit e-commerce opportunities to access new markets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48c41c4-8d1a-4b97-be1c-44fff28fc4f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 28 Nov 2017 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48c41c4-8d1a-4b97-be1c-44fff28fc4f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48c41c4-8d1a-4b97-be1c-44fff28fc4f1 28th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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