Tender

GB-Edinburgh: Crisis Media Management

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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04 Apr 2022 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Crisis Media Management" to commence on 1 May 2022 for a period of three years, potentially extending until 30 April 2026. This procurement falls within the crisis management services industry and is taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The deadline for submission of tenders is 19 April 2022 at 14:00. The contract, valued between £25,000 and £50,000, will be awarded through an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in crisis management and media relations. Businesses equipped to offer dedicated media support, including press office services and social media management, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies with experience in handling media during serious incidents could leverage their expertise to meet the Northern Lighthouse Board's requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Crisis Media Management

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board is looking to award a contract for the provision of Crisis Media Management to commence 1 May 2022 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend to 30 April 2026. The service to be provided is Crisis Media Management and associated support to NLB, in the event of a serious incident. The successful contractor will be required to be on call 24 hours / 365 days per annum, including leap years. In the event of a serious incident, the contractor will be expected to: *Provide a full press office service with a dedicated phone line for dealing with media enquiries. This will also include management of NLB's social media channels and website. *Advise and support NLB spokespeople on dealing with the media. *Provide a media adviser at the scene or close to the scene of the incident to deal with the media and to provide support to NLB spokespeople. *In addition to the above, the contractor may be required to take part in yearly exercises. These will take place at either NLB's headquarters in Edinburgh or at the Oban Base. Please see example exercise on page 7 of the schedule of requirements *NLB will provide the contractor with key staff contact information and general information about its assets. It will be NLB's responsibility to update this information. The contractor must hold this information on a strictly confidential basis, and it must only be used in the event of incidents or exercises following NLBs written or verbal instructions. Please detail how the information will be stored/managed. *The contractor will be required to hold and update a list of media contacts. *The contractor will be responsible for providing NLB with up-to-date details of their advisors. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93649122-ee75-4eaf-b3bf-31d112743c13
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 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
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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