Tender

Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project. This initiative is considered one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in the UK and is categorised under public relations services in the services industry. The tender was published on 12 April 2022, with a contract period starting from 29 June 2022 and extending until 28 December 2025; the initial contract duration is set for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 18 months. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, with a total estimated value of £322,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, communications, marketing, and community engagement. Firms that can provide a combination of traditional and digital PR, along with strong political counsel and community co-design expertise, will be well-positioned to compete. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in significant developmental projects and contribute to sustainable growth initiatives in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c714c86-74cc-420b-80e8-9227fb4ac467
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2022 - 28 Dec 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
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
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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