Award

Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2023 at 15:48

Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2023 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Salford City Council is seeking policy and media support services for the Key Cities network to enhance their visibility and influence. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services, with a total contract value of £320,000. The tender deadline is set for October 4, 2023, and the contract period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, based in England. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This opportunity from the Salford City Council presents a chance for businesses offering public relations services to engage with the Key Cities initiative. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process to support the strategic goals of the Key Cities network. The contract period of three years provides stability for the chosen supplier, ING Media, to deliver impactful services and contribute to the growth and influence of Key Cities over the specified timeframe.

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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 29 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. Tender documents are available electronically on the Chest (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register), project ref DN679150.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-923a34d0-0569-4cde-af91-bb7f58164e3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9911ab05-9653-4bbf-aa76-0aa202801424
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, VCSE
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 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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