Tender

Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 15:35

Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently conducting a procurement process for a PR company to support its bid for the UK City of Culture in 2025, under the title "Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief". The contract falls within the category of business services, specifically targeting the marketing and consulting sectors. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 24 June 2021, while the contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2021 and conclude on 1 July 2022. The total value of the contract is £25,000, and the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public relations, marketing, or related consultancy services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio through association with a significant cultural initiative but also contribute to a high-profile campaign that will resonate on both national and regional levels. The focus on public relations aligns well with agencies looking to expand their client base and visibility in cultural and creative industries.

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Notice Title

Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief

Notice Description

Medway is bidding to be UK City of Culture and is looking to engage a PR company to support with its national and regional campaign from the point of the 2025 competition launch onwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3faf212-aa1b-47f6-bf58-a92bc8815809
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 1-2 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.salem@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2284

Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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