Tender

CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

06 Apr 2018 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the "CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services," which falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and support. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 20 April 2018, 23:59 (GMT+1). Located in London, the contract has an estimated value of £102,750, and the awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2018, running until 2 November 2020. Interested providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest by contacting the provided email before the deadline.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in media relations, public relations, and communications services. Companies with experience in providing flexible and independent press support, particularly those adept in handling sensitive government-related issues, will be well-suited to compete. The need for 24/7 media coverage and the requirement for skilled personnel creates an environment where both small and medium-sized enterprises could thrive and potentially partner with larger entities within this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services

Notice Description

It is necessary to retain press support that is independent of government and our sponsoring department (Cabinet Office) as the three bodies supported either regulate or interpret government policy. At times it is necessary to publically voice concerns about those policies or to disagree with the government and/or civil service. There is an on-going need for press office support to either one or more of the bodies, however time demand varies week to week including out of hours cover. Specialist media handling skills are crucial and this service has historically been provided under Contract. It is not feasible to employ a senior part-time press officer on the basis of 24/7 cover where hours worked in any period are not regular or consistent. Similarly the provision of holiday/absence cover would require a second suitably qualified member of staff, which would be unaffordable. The inability to respond effectively to media requests or emerging stories would risk damage to the reputation of the relevant body and lay the government open to criticism on some key proprietary and standards safeguards. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is Friday 13th April 2018 at 11:00 Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f37b02-e6e9-485f-a9ca-ab45539a3f97
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

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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 2 Nov 2020 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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