Published date: 19 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 March 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Photographic and ancillary services - 79960000

  • Photographic services - 79961000

  • Advertising photography services - 79961100

    • Specialised photography services - 79961300

Location of contract

M1 5JW

Value of contract

£25,000 to £55,000

Procurement reference

GC24 - 015-67

Published date

19 February 2024

Closing date

4 March 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

15 March 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Marketing Manchester (MM), part of the Growth Company (GC), is looking to appoint a Greater Manchester based supplier to produce a collection of new photographs for use in promotional campaigns. You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the above services.

This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Greater Manchester.

The purpose of this project is to appoint a supplier to deliver a suite of compelling new images. These assets will be used in promotional campaigns and communications activity by Marketing Manchester and selected third parties including, but not limited to; Manchester Accommodation BID properties, the Growth Company, VisitBritain, Manchester Airport Group, CityCo, Manchester Business Improvement District, GMCA.

The key objectives of the project are to:

1. Commission compelling assets that showcase the vibrancy of Manchester as a leisure destination.

2. Create content that appeals to a target audience of Experience Seekers and Families*.

3. Present Manchester as an inclusive and welcoming place for all.

4. Ensure this content appeals to visitors from our priority geographical markets, which include the GCC states (the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman), alongside the UK and Europe.

5. Highlight some of the major attractions and experiences available to visitors, including the music scene, cultural experiences, sporting events, shopping, and food and drink.

To apply for this Invitation to Tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth

Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal.

The deadline for submission of the required documents is: 17:00pm on Monday 4th March 2024.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Marc Ripley

Address

90 Great Bridgewater Street
Lee House
Manchester
M15JW
England

Email

marc.ripley@growthco.uk