Tender

CCCO21A01 - Provision of a Press Officer

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CCCO21A01 - Provision of a Press Officer". This opportunity falls under the supply services of personnel, specifically in the context of public relations and media management. The tender is being held using an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period set to conclude on 16th March 2021. The resulting contract will span from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, and it will allow service delivery across the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in PR and media services, offering a chance to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting governmental objectives and maintaining public engagement. Businesses that specialise in media relations, content creation, and strategic communications would be ideally suited to compete. Interested providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate, which highlights the importance of prompt registration and compliance with requirements such as obtaining a valid DUNS number prior to submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCO21A01 - Provision of a Press Officer

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision of press services to enable it to meet its key objectives of promoting the Nolan Principles, promoting its regular, substantial report, as well as day to day activities to ensure the Authority maintains its high and reputable status in public life - blogs, speeches, media contact. This is a time and materials Contract where payment will be made related to hours billed. No minimum spend is guaranteed. Register on our e-Sourcing Suite via https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1565166818902.98832-1 if you are not already registered. You must use our e-Sourcing suite to make your bid. Additional information: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk following the link 'I am a New Supplier User'. Please note that, to register and to enable any subsequent contract award, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement. Your registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Note: If you require additional users from your organisation to see the Invitation to Tender ITT, do not repeat the registration process as this will create a new separate organisation account; instead the registered user can add additional users to the existing supplier organisation account via "User Management" > "Manage Users" > "Users" > "Create". To express your interest in this procurement: 1) Login to the eSourcing Suite portal; 2) On the dashboard select the link ITTs open to all suppliers; 3) On the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" webpage you will see one or more procurements listed, click on the procurement name you wish to access; 4) Click on 'Express Interest' at the top of the next screen; 5) You can now access the published documents in the eSourcing Suite portal. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Customer Service Centre: Telephone: 0345 410 2222 Email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0156759c-31a1-4b75-90b2-773204f6c571
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3266e0-9439-497a-bd8e-d863e21cccc9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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