Tender

Strategic Communnications Partner

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Aug 2018 at 11:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a competitive tender titled "Strategic Communications Partner" aimed at securing a full-time communications partner to support the Midlands Connect Team. This procurement, classified under marketing services, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 7th September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4th October 2018 and run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure below threshold, and the project will be delivered in the West Midlands region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and public relations. Companies that are able to provide strategic planning, audience engagement, event management, and crisis communication services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially allowing them to enhance their visibility and client base through this partnership with the WMCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Communnications Partner

Notice Description

WMCA are pleased to announce a competitive tender opportunity to appoint a full time communications partner who will support the Midlands Connect Team with the following activities: * The development of a medium term communications strategy * Message evolution. * Values development. * Audience identification, definition and prioritisation * Channel justification and management. * Product specification and creation. * Systems integration and selection. * Events management and crisis communications. * Advocate identification and training Interested suppliers should register their interest in on our Bravo Solution Portal by expressing an interest in the following listed tender: 'project_215 - Strategic Communications Partner' 'ITT: itt_562 - ITT: Strategic Communications Partner' Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and SOR within the Project for further details of the requirement. In order to access this opportunity providers must be registered on our e-tendering portal - Bravo Solution. For details of how to register please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf For general information about the WMCA Procurement Team please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement The deadline to respond to this opportunity is 17:00 on 7th September 2018. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed tender: 'project_215 - Strategic Communications Partner' 'ITT: itt_562 - ITT: Strategic Communications Partner' Please submit any clarification questions via the message facility of the Bravo Solution Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672b0175-120a-4506-aae2-fbd3784a0ef6
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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