--- title: "Provision of Communication,Marketing and Web Hosting Services for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b58.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-19" --- # Provision of Communication,Marketing and Web Hosting Services for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme. Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b58.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Communication, Marketing and Web Hosting Services" tailored for the Children's Social Work Matters Programme. This procurement falls under the services category and officially opened on 19th January 2021, with a proposal submission deadline set for 16th February 2021. The project has an estimated value of £280,000 and will require the successful bidder to provide various digital services, including web hosting and management, marketing materials, and event planning. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, making it accessible to a broad range of suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital marketing, web development, and communications, specifically those with a proven track record in handling complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Companies with expertise in SEO strategies, social media marketing, and event management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing ongoing support and evaluation for web and app services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their portfolios and services within the public sector. ## Notice Key services required include, but are not limited to; hosting and content management of two websites (public facing) namely CSWM and Social Care Matters along with a private secure portal (OurCSWM), and to securely host these as well as the Teaching Partnerships (TPs) microsites along with ongoing management of Our CSWM App (incl. software/license fees). Services will include marketing materials, webinars, stakeholder events, regional conferences. To support the Programme Manager in; planning events, merchandising, research, survey and focus groups. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The selected Applicant will need to demonstrate the following: 3.4.1. A track record of digital expertise especially in web site development and management (including facilitating webinars, online/offline events, and ongoing management of the App). 3.4.2. The ability to work with the representatives from the fifteen (15) Partner Organisations which make up the consortium. 3.4.3. SEO competence with the ability to develop and implement an SEO strategy within budget. 3.4.4. Social media and digital marketing expertise 3.4.5. The ability to provide new approaches which compliments the existing strategy, building on what has already been achieved to date. 3.4.6. Sound communications and stakeholder engagement knowledge and experience 3.4.7. Copywriting and content planning skills and ability to help raise a positive profile of social work amongst key target audiences. 3.4.8. The Campaign has been largely digital in nature due to the large geographic coverage of the Partner Organisations relative to the budget. We believe the on-going campaign will be digital but it does not exclusively have to be so. We are therefore seeking an agency that has necessary digital experience and can provide wider integrated communications experience as media channels are not defined. A critical part of the campaign is evaluation. Agencies will therefore be expected to consider evaluation within the overall proposal and budget. Maintenance of the websites and portal. 4.1. It is expected that the successful agency will maintain the website and private portal and will ensure that they are accessible and up and running at all times. Maintenance work should be planned and carried out at the least disruptive time to our website visitors. 4.2. The successful agency will host the four Teaching Partnership websites and provided ad-hoc support/advice to the website owners, who manage content themselves. 4.3. In addition - with a budget of up to PS10K per year allocated from the overall contractual budget, the agency will host, manage and develop the Innovation Children's Services website and portal, including editorial and content upload at pre-agreed intervals throughout the year. Renewal: The contract is initially for 24 months. The contract has 2 x 12 month extensions available these are funding dependent. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001026-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | £280,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2021 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001026-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.yortender.co.uk - https://www.yortender.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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