Tender

CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2023 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council is inviting tenders for the contract titled "CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework". The contract is for public relations support to the Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF). The contract is worth £640,000 and will run for an initial term of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the public relations services industry to provide support to SCF and NACF. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the designated suitability for SMEs. The location of the contract is in England. Businesses interested in event management, social media management, and public relations services should consider bidding for this tender to expand their operations and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

Notice Description

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, PS55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional PS12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months' notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each. Additional information: All expressions of interest are to be made via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Tender documents are accessible via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This opportunity is as advertised on Find A Tender Service reference number: 2023/S 000-036471

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f9677dd-87fb-4d79-93fc-5e22a0c83cf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef039fee-db79-4f7a-b757-608f561c2a86
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
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
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Gilbert
Contact Email
rob.gilbert@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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