Award

Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2021 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2020 at 08:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is seeking to enhance its Key Cities network through the procurement of media and policy support services, as part of a contract titled "Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services." This opportunity falls under the public relations services category, with a total budget of £300,000 and a minimum value of £180,000. The initial contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and will run until 31 December 2023. The open procurement process included a tender period that concluded on 16 October 2020, and the successful award notification was published on 18 June 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media relations and public relations services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the focus on SME participation. Companies experienced in strategic communication, urban policy development, and community engagement would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from engagement with a network of 25 cities and efforts to amplify the influence of urban leadership in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services

Notice Description

Key Cities is the UK's fast-growing city leadership network. With a current membership of 25 cities spanning the length and breadth of England and Wales and a collective population of over 6.5 million, Key Cities is the recognised democratic and authentic voice of urban Britain. On behalf of Key Cities, Salford City Council intends to commission policy and media support services to underpin an increase in awareness and influence of Key Cities activity. Further information on this opportunity can be found on The Chest at Project Reference DN462520.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dd95918-a70b-4ea6-8398-68ba28f66407
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cd954-b330-4534-86a4-03b8c9d25be7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINTON
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ING MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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