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title: "Appointment of an Inward Investment Marketing Agency"
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# Appointment of an Inward Investment Marketing Agency

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8a9dd88-a18f-479a-9fae-61b45c804682

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an Inward Investment Marketing Agency to lead a business-driven investment marketing campaign. This open tender falls under the services category related to research and development consultancy and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 24 April 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2020 and running until 30 April 2021. The tender has been awarded, and the successful supplier is Whistlejacket London, with the award notice published on 17 June 2020.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in marketing services, particularly those specialising in investment promotion and economic development. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar marketing campaigns and those that can provide innovative strategies to attract investment would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint an Inward Investment Marketing specialist to deliver a business-led investment marketing campaign.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83304c43-2ba1-42b1-b09e-fd40f0e6f49e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHISTLEJACKET LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2020 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83304c43-2ba1-42b1-b09e-fd40f0e6f49e
- 2 Apr 2020 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394de4b-6699-482b-9efe-2ff2ba57b05f
- 9 Mar 2020 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664fd458-912f-4689-b3b3-5ef899f4d627

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83304c43-2ba1-42b1-b09e-fd40f0e6f49e
  16th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2394de4b-6699-482b-9efe-2ff2ba57b05f
  2nd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664fd458-912f-4689-b3b3-5ef899f4d627
  9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=af895702-1662-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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