Tender

201120 - Communications Support Services

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to procure Communications Support Services through a limited tender process. The contract is set to run from 1st February 2021 until 31st July 2021, with a tender period deadline on 11th January 2021. This procurement falls under the public relations consultancy services industry category and is taking place in Bedford, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they are registered on the Bravo Solution e-Tendering Portal, where further details and enquiries can be managed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and communications consultancy. Companies that can offer expert communication support at an officer level will find this an attractive contract to pursue, particularly those that have experience in providing resilient services during times of escalation or incidents. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance a business's profile within the public sector and expand its portfolio of services.

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Notice Title

201120 - Communications Support Services

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires an external specialist organisation to provide support in the Communications Team. The Trust requires temporary communications support at the equivalent of Officer level to ensure the continuation of normal service and essential resilience in times of escalation and incident. The contract will run from 1st February 2021 until 31st July 2021. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to this opportunity should be made via the portal ONLY please.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fcf55a8-1622-4dc1-93bf-d1e1c703ea05
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Rebecca
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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