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title: "MBC Recruitment Advertising"
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# MBC Recruitment Advertising

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047df9

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has completed the procurement process for recruitment advertising services that will serve both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). The contract, titled "MBC Recruitment Advertising" and valued at £180,000, falls under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV 79340000). Located in the region of UKJ45 in Kent, the procurement followed an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 4th October 2024 to WR Group Limited. This marks the culmination of the tender stage, with the services having been actively sought since the tender was announced in July 2024 with a submission deadline of 6th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality recruitment advertising solutions. Companies that excel in offering comprehensive recruitment campaigns will find this contract beneficial. Given the criteria that weighted quality at 80% and cost at 20%, businesses focusing on value-added services and effective cost management stand a better chance in competitive bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as evidenced by the successful bid from WR Group Limited, a SME based in Exeter.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure recruitment advertising services for both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). Maidstone Borough Council's district covers an area of 155 square miles lying between the North Downs and the High Weald in the middle of the County of Kent. Maidstone is the County Town and is surrounded by numerous villages of varying sizes. The heart of the district lies mid-way between the Channel Ports and London and is traversed by the M20 motorway. The Borough has a population of approximately 170,000. We want Maidstone Borough to be a vibrant, prosperous 21st century urban and rural community at the heart of Kent, where its distinctive character is enhanced to create a safe, healthy, excellent environment with high quality education and employment where all people can realise their aspirations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure recruitment advertising services for both MBC and Swale Borough Council (SBC). Maidstone Borough Council's district covers an area of 155 square miles lying between the North Downs and the High Weald in the middle of the County of Kent. Maidstone is the County Town and is surrounded by numerous villages of varying sizes. The heart of the district lies mid-way between the Channel Ports and London and is traversed by the M20 motorway. The Borough has a population of approximately 170,000. We want Maidstone Borough to be a vibrant, prosperous 21st century urban and rural community at the heart of Kent, where its distinctive character is enhanced to create a safe, healthy, excellent environment with high quality education and employment where all people can realise their aspirations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031906-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031906-2024
- 17 Jul 2024 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021944-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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