Scope
Reference
CIoS 251105
Description
The new Isles of Scilly Cultural Centre and Museum are seeking a Strategic Marketing Consultant to work with us and alongside our Director, web designer, strategic partners and new CRM system team towards the launch of the new centre and until March 2028.
Total value (estimated)
- £29,999 excluding VAT
- £35,998 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 November 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 10 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended by up to 1 year with mutual agreement agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
Contract locations
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Your proposal should include:
• A summary of your approach to the project and how you will work with us
• methodology
• CVs of all personnel who will deliver the services
• the company's track record of similar projects
• two client referees
• timescale for the project
• a fixed fee showing your daily rate, number of days spent on each task and including all fees and expenses
• details of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
We welcome tenders from individuals or agencies with experience in:
• Cultural/heritage websites.
• Community or audience-focused projects.
• Responsive, user-first, and story-driven marketing approaches.
Please include:
• Relevant experience and links to recent work.
• Initial ideas or approach to the project.
• Proposed budget range and timeline.
The Council of the Isles of Scilly will award a contract based on the most advantageous tender but is not bound to accept the lowest price of any proposal submitted.
In making its decision, the Council will consider the supplier's understanding of the brief, their approach to the project, ability to meet deadlines, track record of delivering comparable work and overall competitiveness of the bid and value for money.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMD-6413-WGTG
Wesleyan Chapel
Hugh Town
TR210LW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@scilly.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government