Published date: 14 July 2016
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Public relations services - 79416000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£0.01 to £4,000,000
Procurement reference
2016-MB-PR01
Published date
14 July 2016
Closing date
15 August 2016
Contract start date
26 September 2016
Contract end date
25 September 2020
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?
No
Description
Marketing Birmingham is a strategic marketing partnership and focuses on three business themes (i) investment, (ii) the visitor economy and (iii) strategic marketing. For more information please visit - www.marketingbirmingham.com.
Marketing Birmingham further acts as an economic development and promotions agency undertaking long term Service Level Agreement contracts.
Client examples include: Birmingham City Council; the European Regional Development Fund; Finance Birmingham and Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership.
Marketing Birmingham is funded by both the public and private sectors including:
• Birmingham City Council
• England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme
• Government initiatives, such as the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) and national Challenge Funds
• West Midlands Combined Authority Partners (WMCA)
• Midlands Engine Partners
• National trade organisations - UKTi, Visit Britain and Visit England
• More than 400 private sector partners from across all business sectors
Tenderers should note that elements of the Services that may be called off from the Framework may be partially funded by the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme referred to above.
The aim of the Framework is to create a suite of suppliers that can deliver communications support to Marketing Birmingham and the Partners. The only contractual relationships will be with Marketing Birmingham.
Communications support is required to attract and support investors to the area and build the West Midlands region's national and international profile through positive communications, PR, media and online engagement that:
• Promotes the West Midlands region, Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP and Black Country LEP areas as an investment and business location
• Highlights Greater Birmingham and the wider area as a centre of expertise and leading location for businesses in each of its key sectors
• Promotes the service provided by Business Birmingham and associated partners
The Framework will be in place for a period of four years from commencement. It is anticipated that the Framework will commence on 26th September 2016 and end on 25th September 2020. Final dates will be confirmed to successful Tenderers.
The Framework is divided into three Lots:
• Lot 1 - B2B;
• Lot 2 - B2C; and
• Lot 3 - Corporate Activity.
Please refer to the ITT and supporting documentation for the full specification, process and timescales. To access the ITT, all suppliers MUST visit the Marketing Birmingham e-Procurement system to register interest and submit a tender bid.
e-Procurement https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home
Please note the deadline for full submission as outlined in the attached brief is no later than 12:00 noon BST on Monday 15th August 2016.
More information
Additional text
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To access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and supporting documents all suppliers MUST visit the Marketing Birmingham e-Procurement system.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home
Award information
Awarded date
16 September 2016
Contract start date
3 October 2016
Contract end date
2 October 2020
Total value of contract
£4,000,000
This contract was awarded to 4 suppliers.
Story Comms Ltd
Address
156 Grange Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 7RRReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Portland PR Ltd
Address
239 Old Marylebone Road
London NW1 5QTReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Journalista Ltd
Address
22 Upper Ground
London SE1 9PDReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Grayling Communications Ltd
Address
8th Floor, Holborn Gate
26 Southampton Buildings
WC2A 1PNReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Manager
Address
Baskerville House, Centernary Square,
West Midlands, Birmingham
B1 2ND
England
Telephone
0121 202 5115
Procurement@marketingbirmingham.com
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