---
title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043b64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-10"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b64

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) has awarded a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services" focusing on business and management consultancy services. The procurement covers two lots: Lot 1 - "Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding" and Lot 2 - "Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing." Initially awarded in October 2024, the contract includes a pilot scheme called 'Growth Ladder', running until March 2025 and valued at £150,000. The primary service area is within Staffordshire, under the industry category of business development consultancy services, and was procured using an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing, website, branding, social media, and digital marketing sectors. The awarded suppliers for Lot 1 include Distribute Digital Limited and Cash Cow Marketing Limited, and for Lot 2, Concept Marketing Communications and Electrify Marketing & Communications. These opportunities are geared towards businesses capable of providing high-quality services at competitive prices, with a focus on start-up support and business growth. SMEs with expertise in these areas will find this framework especially conducive to expanding their service delivery and market presence in the Staffordshire region.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) was successful in awarding to Lot 1 - Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding Lot 2 - Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

### Lot Information

Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding

An open over threshold tender was completed to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services.

Options: Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028

Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

The Council used an open over threshold process to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services.

Options: Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032509-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 12 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL; EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL; LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL; NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL; STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL; TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CASH COW MARKETING; CONCEPT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS; DISTRIBUTE DIGITAL; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 07:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032509-2024
- 16 May 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015578-2024
- 20 Feb 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005488-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/
- https://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/
- https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx
- https://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
- https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/

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