Tender

Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services" contract, which falls under the services category of the wireless telecommunications system industry. The tender period runs until 23rd April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2018 and continue until 29th March 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, indicating a broad invitation for bids. The council, supported by funding from DCMS/Innovate UK for the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme, aims to engage a qualified agency for public relations and communication services throughout the project duration, which began in April 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in public relations management, consultancy services, and telecommunications. Companies that possess experience in managing communication strategies for technology-driven projects or those who have previously worked with local government or enterprise partnerships will be well-poised to compete. This tender could also attract businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to public engagement, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like 5G.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) have been successful in securing DCMS/Innovate UK funding for the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme. The funding was granted to Worcestershire County Council as the lead participant in a consortium of 12 partners, comprising of operators, vendors, academia, and industry partners. The Council is now seeking to identify a suitably experienced organisation to deliver PR and Communications Services for the 12 month Programme which commenced in April 2018. It is expected that the start date for the PR and Communications Service will be 1st May 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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