Award

Provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 14:11

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool, seeking to enhance public relations and raise awareness of Blackpool as a premier destination. The successful supplier, Rooster, will deliver press and communications services, including press release creation, press plans development, and collaboration with resort partners for newsworthy content generation. This contract, valued at £39,996, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering services classified under public relations (CPV code 79416000). The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, culminating with the contract award on 3rd March 2025.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for PR and communications agencies or individuals skilled in promoting tourism and destinations. Firms with experience in creating impactful press content and engaging in strategic communications will find this contract fitting. Moreover, the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is particularly encouraged, promising broad participation and fostering local business development. The contract's focus on diverse delivery locations worldwide, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man, ensures extensive outreach, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool

Notice Description

**************PLEASE NOTE - ONLY MESSAGES THROUGH PROACTIS/THE CHEST WILL BE RESPONDED TO********* Meet Blackpool seeks to appoint a PR and Communications agency or individual to support its public relations efforts and raise awareness of Blackpool as a premier destination. The supplier will be responsible for delivering press and communications services, including creating and distributing press releases, developing press plans, and collaborating with resort partners to generate newsworthy content. This contract will run for a period of 1 year. Link to the advert https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8576545-1bd7-ef11-8133-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36525d8b-7b7e-4d21-a5d4-b15045d90ee9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Manderson
Contact Email
sarah.manderson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
4778531

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 3AH
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROOSTER

Further Information

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