Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
STAFFORD
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx
Address of the buyer profile: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
I.1) Name and addresses
Cannock Chase District Council
Cannock
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Stafford Borough Council
Stafford
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
South Staffordshire District Council
South Staffordshire
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
East Staffordshire Borough Council
East Staffordshire
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Lichfield District Council
Lichfield
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Staffordshire Moorlands
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth
UK
E-mail: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services
Reference number: IA3325
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Staffordshire County Council (SCC) were successful in bidding into the Governments Community Renewal fund, to receive funding for start-up business support.
Information about the scheme can be seen online:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Business/Staffordshire-means-Business/Fully-funded-support-to-start-up-and-grow-your-business.aspx
SCC is looking to award two suppliers per lot, the lots are:
Lot 1 - Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding
The packages of support would be split down as:
Package 1: Initial website development
Package 2: Branding and Logo materials
Lot 2 - Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing
We are looking for the providers to work with the businesses and business owners to boost confidence and knowledge around social media and digital support and how they can use it to help their business grow.
Please refer to the specification for the full description and requirement.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG2
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open above threshold procedure, to award a Framework Agreement
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
13/05/2024
End:
12/05/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers should set up a profile on Proactis by completing their company details first. Then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference IA3325.
Any questions regarding this opportunity should go through the 'message function'.
Please do not contact the Buyer direct.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG2
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open above threshold procedure, to award a Framework Agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
13/05/2024
End:
12/05/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend by 3 x 12 months to the 12th May 2026, 12th May 2027 and 12th May 2028
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers should set up a profile on Proactis by completing their company details first. Then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference IA3325.
Any questions regarding this opportunity should go through the 'message function'.
Please do not contact the Buyer direct.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 4
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/03/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
21/03/2024
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Stafford
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2024