South Kesteven District Council wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a mobile app and website to promote all town centres, high streets, and businesses across South Kesteven District.

The COVID19 Pandemic has had unprecedented impact on local town centres and high streets across the Country. HM Government Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, hereafter referred to as “DULHC”) has made funds available to local authorities to support the High Street via the Welcome Back Fund (hereafter referred to as “WBF”).

These funds are drawn from the European Regional Development Fund (hereafter referred to as “ERDF”), and the specification outlines how this project will deliver and meet ERDF contractual requirements. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification.

The anticipated contract commencement date is 7th March 2022.

The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 3 weeks, with no option to extend.

The project must be delivered as per the specification by 31st March 2022.

The budget for this contract is £50,000 in its entirety (exclusive of VAT). Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation.

Closing date for the submission of Tenders is 12:00noon on 24th February 2022.