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Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has completed the procurement process for appointing a supplier to provide Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project, classified under telecommunications, marketing, and public relations services. The open procedure procurement method was used, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract commenced on 14th December 2022 and runs until 15th June 2026, with a total value of £129,000. The council is located in Epping, England, identified by postal code CM16 4BZ, while the supplier, Forestville Communications Limited, is registered at The Print Rooms in London.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive marketing and communication services. Businesses specialising in digital communications, public relations, and marketing strategies can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain exposure in the industry, working alongside local government projects. The involvement in a significant project such as the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town can lead to enhanced visibility and potential future contracts with similar public sector initiatives. The continuation and extensions of the contract highlight the value and need for reliable communication services in regional development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2022 - 15 Jun 2026 3-4 years
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
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
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORESTVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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