Published date: 14 September 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Advertising and marketing services - 79340000
Refuse and waste related services - 90500000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£100,000 to £750,000
Procurement reference
DVNCC001-DN672668-32286249
Published date
14 September 2023
Closing date
23 October 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
26 October 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
s Service will cover the administrative areas Devon County Council, Devon Districts and Torbay Council.
Recycle Devon is a county-wide, waste communications and marketing campaign which represents a partnership of 10 authorities across Devon. The campaign commenced in October 2002 under the umbrella brand of 'Don't let Devon go to waste' and has contributed to Devon achieving a 55% Recycling rate and significant reductions in the amount of waste sent for disposal.
The awareness raising and education measures of "Recycle Devon" contribute to the County Council's and partner Councils' strategic aims to reduce waste, improve Reuse and Recycling and reduce the impact on climate change.
The aims of the campaign are to:
• influence personal behaviour leading to more sustainable practice
• minimise waste volumes
• increase Reuse, Repair, Upcycling, Recycling and Composting
The services specifically delivered by this contract are the following, additional details can be found within the specification as provided with the procurement documents.
• Annual Web Hosting
• Monthly Search Engine Optimisation
• A series of Ad Hoc Marketing Campaigns
• Annual Market Research
The period of this contract is from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2027
The Contract may be extended by a period or periods totalling a maximum further period of 24 months.
More information
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Tender documents are accessible via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . All expressions of interest are to be made via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
About the buyer
Contact name
Jamie Heavens
Address
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1392381548
Website
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