--- title: "Midlands Engine Marketing Campaign" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMB-GROUP LTD" published: "2017-11-21" --- # Midlands Engine Marketing Campaign Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a80d48-cbff-44d3-a0af-4a3a4549a892.json) ## Summary The Midlands Engine Marketing Campaign is a public procurement initiative led by EMB-GROUP LTD, which acts as the delivery partner for the Department for International Trade in the East Midlands. This tender, classified under advertising and marketing services, invites offers from qualified suppliers to enhance awareness of export services across the Midlands region. The tender period is open until 22nd December 2017, with the contract expected to run from 15th January 2018 to 30th March 2018. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit their bids. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in marketing and advertising services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in developing comprehensive marketing campaigns and engaging with regional stakeholders will find this tender advantageous for growth. This contract presents a valuable chance for firms looking to expand their market reach in the East and West Midlands by connecting with local businesses interested in international trade development initiatives. ## Notice EMB is the Department for International Trade's (DIT) delivery partner in the East Midlands and is responsible for delivering international trade development services. The DIT Midlands Engine Team provides operational support to companies across the East and West Midlands that are starting to export or increasing exports, and facilitating inward and outward investment. On behalf of the Department for International Trade, EMB is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of marketing services to widen awareness across Midlands businesses of the services offered by the Midlands Engine programme (comprising UK events and overseas market visits). EMB is looking for an organisation to develop and execute a campaign for the relevant sectors across the Midlands Engine area and highlight the events, activities and missions that companies can participate in. It is envisaged that this campaign will use a variety of channels including key partners, social media, sector fora, publications, hard copy mail, email and telephone marketing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f3422-928b-4eea-a238-6233acbcbfee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 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 | EMB-GROUP LTD | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1RJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f3422-928b-4eea-a238-6233acbcbfee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f3422-928b-4eea-a238-6233acbcbfee 21st November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9a51dc9-3e31-4963-b9f1-42ac747eee08 Midlands Engine Marketing Campaign Tender Specification - http://www.emb-group.co.uk/work-with-us/tenders/tender-for-midlands-engine-marketing-services/ Advert on EMB website ## Notice URLs - http://www.emb-group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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