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title: "Essex County Council Marketing and Communications Framework - Market Engagement"
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# Essex County Council Marketing and Communications Framework - Market Engagement

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e42c1600-f4d4-4f29-84bd-345187308e9b

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## Summary

Essex County Council is initiating a tender for the "Essex County Council Marketing and Communications Framework - Market Engagement". This opportunity falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is located in Chelmsford, East of England. The procurement process has entered the Planning stage, with responses accepted from 18th September 2017, and the submission deadline set for 12pm on 6th October 2017. The method of procurement is open, allowing for participation from multiple suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that excel in developing marketing communications strategies and have experience in public sector contracts will be well-suited to compete. It is a chance for businesses to leverage their expertise in engaging with local councils and related entities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to carry out market engagement activities relating to the development of a marketing and communications framework. This engagement will be in the form of a market engagement questionnaire, which can be downloaded directly from ECC's e-procurement portal, here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=278618853 To access this opportunity, you will need to use the following access code: 28J8K2MMRD This opportunity will be open from 18th September 2017 - you will be unable to access the portal prior to this. Responses should be issued back to ECC utilising the portal, by uploading the completed document before the deadline of 12pm on 6th October 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eea2551-71f9-49b7-9771-ea0e563a9c9b |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 1 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eea2551-71f9-49b7-9771-ea0e563a9c9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eea2551-71f9-49b7-9771-ea0e563a9c9b
  19th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./3BDE4J47E2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=278618853

## Provenance

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