Tender

Communications, Media Campaigns and Crisis Management Support

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

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15 Oct 2018 at 06:48

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15 Oct 2018 at 06:48

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12 Oct 2018 at 10:42

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19 Sep 2018 at 09:03

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19 Sep 2018 at 09:03

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19 Sep 2018 at 08:25

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18 Sep 2018 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is in the process of awarding contracts for "Communications, Media Campaigns and Crisis Management Support". The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th October 2018. The contracts aim to bolster the in-house communications team's capacity by providing high-quality professional support and crisis management services. Interested suppliers can compete for one or both of the two available lots. The procurement is classified under various business service categories including crisis management and marketing services, and the contracts will be delivered to locations including Berkshire, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the communications, media, and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in crisis management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, which aims to attract diverse supplier capabilities. Agencies able to demonstrate a track record in delivering effective media campaigns or crisis management solutions will find themselves well-positioned to bid successfully for one or both contracts.

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Notice Title

Communications, Media Campaigns and Crisis Management Support

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (the "Authority") is seeking to award a contract to for the provision of professional, high quality communications, media campaigns and PR support to provide additional capacity and guidance to the in-house professional communications team and senior leadership team. This contract will also include the option of providing crisis and reputation management media support for major incidents. The Authority is therefore seeking to award up to two contracts (Lot 1 - Professional Communications, Media and PR support and Lot 2 - Media Crisis and Reputation Management Communications). RBFA recognises that providing crisis and reputation media management support is a specialist area and may need to be provided by a separate supplier. Interested organisations are able to apply for one or both Lots. Additional information: Please apply through In-Tend portal. If you are not registered on the site you will need to do this. The link for this is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-579b993a-1848-4c27-8264-c88aacbbce55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e2b726-531e-4cf6-9172-e90e199873c9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 years
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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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