--- title: "TD1438 - Connect Derby Marketing and Public Relations Services and Activities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-03" --- # TD1438 - Connect Derby Marketing and Public Relations Services and Activities Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac4b581-30d6-4802-a204-39b376c21bdc.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "TD1438 - Connect Derby Marketing and Public Relations Services and Activities." This project is part of Derby City Council's £30 million Connect Derby initiative, which aims to provide managed workspace in Derby to support various businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises. Suppliers interested in this tender must express their interest through the e-tendering system by 3:00 PM on 2 October 2019, with final submissions due by 2:00 PM on 3 October 2019. The services sought fall under the business services category, specifically marketing and public relations, in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and public relations, particularly those with a strong understanding of the Derby property market and local economic conditions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in branding, occupancy strategies, and feasibility studies would be well-suited to compete for the contract. Engaging with this procurement process may facilitate business growth by providing valuable insights into local market dynamics and creating partnerships within the community. ## Notice Connect Derby is Derby City Council's (DCC) PS30m managed workspace (MW) project that is funded by various funding partners, predominantly by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Connect Derby has created seven highly flexible workspaces in the city which have been purposely designed to accommodate the needs of micro businesses, single entrepreneurs and social enterprises through to SME's. The aims of the Contract are to: * Maintain the current Connect Derby brand and buildings as the primary managed workspace in the City of Derby; * To identify opportunities to maintain and increase occupancy levels * To establish a marketing strategy and action plan for the new grow on space (this work is not guaranteed and is subject to budget availability) * To undertake feasibility and option analysis on the office marketing and regeneration developmental opportunities within the city (this work is not guaranteed and is subject to budget availability) The successful tenderer should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the Derby property market and the general economics of the City. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 2 October 2019. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Thursday 3 October 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1438 Additional information: Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1438 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9ad57-f5eb-4dfa-a4d2-064e70e583af | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Oct 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 3 Sep 2019 at 11:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9ad57-f5eb-4dfa-a4d2-064e70e583af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca9ad57-f5eb-4dfa-a4d2-064e70e583af 3rd September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org link to e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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