Contract for the provision of an Integrated Marketing Service for Somerset?s Inward Investment brand

Tender description

A key priority for Somerset County Council, as set out in the County Plan 2013-17, is that Somerset is a thriving local economy, attracting jobs and investment by: encouraging the creation of thousands of jobs and apprenticeships across Somerset; and attracting new businesses into Somerset. Help firms already here to expand and prosper. There is a current joint service for inward investment delivery titled 'Into Somerset' available at the web address www.intosomerset.co.uk . This service works to promote the relocation opportunities Somerset offers for business development combined with a top-quality lifestyle, aimed at both a national and international audience. The service also offers a contract point for specialist advice and guidance to businesses. This contract ends on 31st March 2015. From this date, the Local Authorities will adopt a mixed model of direct delivery and commissioned services. SCC will let a contract for a period of 18 months for marketing services to promote the Into Somerset inward investment brand to attract investment into Somerset, including the further development and on-going management of the existing Into Somerset website;