Tender

Strategic Communications

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Dec 2016 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a suitable organisation for a tender titled "Strategic Communications" to develop strategic communications that will support future business plans for the Children's Commissioner's Office. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business analysis consultancy services (CPV code: 72221000), and the invitation was published on 29 December 2016. The tendering process uses an open procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with the tender period having closed on 6 January 2017. The estimated contract value is up to £25,000 and the contract duration is from 30 January 2017 to 31 March 2017. The delivery addresses for this service include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in business analysis, development consultancy, and public relations. Businesses that can provide strategic communication approaches, develop impactful messaging, and conduct comprehensive reviews of digital and social media strategies will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement can lead to valuable partnerships and enhance visibility within the public sector for companies equipped to meet these requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Communications

Notice Description

The Children's Commissioner's Office (known throughout as the 'Authority') wishes to appoint a suitable organisation to undertake the development of strategic communications to support future business plans. The service required includes: * The development of strategic communication approaches for 2017/19 to achieve impact * The development of strategic messages to support impact * The development of a strategic communication plan * A review of digital and social media approaches and recommendations of strategic developments Additional information: Estimated value is a maximum of PS25,000 incl VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f9a4dc8-1e38-465c-bbef-a39bda86c8a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c99820d-0b56-4e05-8a91-5128e871dd75
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Kelly Pickard
Contact Email
kelly.pickard@childrenscommissioner.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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