Tender

Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Mar 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Epping Forest District Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project, a significant regeneration initiative in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with a total contract value of £322,000, and the procurement is classified as an open procedure. The tender period ends on 21st April 2022, with a contract duration of 24 months starting on 29th June 2022, and an option for extension of up to 18 months.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on public relations and communications services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can offer both digital and traditional media expertise, alongside political counsel and community engagement strategies, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in shaping communications for a notable growth initiative in the UK, providing significant potential for business expansion and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30acad4-1c2a-4bef-88c4-a97f85fab770
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2022 - 28 Dec 2025 3-4 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

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