---
title: "Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e26"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e26

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract under the framework titled "Framework Agreement for Funding, Business and Enterprise External Marketing." The project is aimed at producing a communications plan and digital marketing materials for the council's Funding, Business & Enterprise Team. This contract, valued at £170,000, commenced on 18th May 2026, with a term extending to 17th May 2027, and includes options for two additional 12-month renewals, depending on the budget. The procurement process was through an open, below-threshold competition without reopening for additional participants, culminating in a contract award to SHEPHERD P R LIMITED.

This opportunity underlines potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in advertising consultancy, campaign services, and promotional activities. The tender particularly suits SMEs capable of delivering high-quality marketing consultancy services and that have been operational for at least one year before the tender deadline. The award criteria focused significantly on quality (80%), with the remaining weightage (20%) on price, thus favouring businesses that provide superior service outcomes along with competitive pricing. Businesses in the Staffordshire region and those experienced in handling public sector marketing plans could leverage this framework for growth and networking opportunities.

## Notice

An external marketing consultant is required to produce a communications plan for the Funding, Business & Enterprise Team, and marketing materials (digital) covering all aspects of SCC's business support offer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options are 2 x 12 month periods. Extensions will be taken based upon whether the budget remains available for the marketing in the upcoming year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEPHERD P R |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342200 - Promotional services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051244-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 17:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024844-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051244-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024844-2026
  18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shepherd-pr.com
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginSuppliersmustregisterforProactisandcansearchfor'IA3876'inOpportunities.Allqueriesshouldbesubmittedviathemessagingfunction.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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