Award

PR Support - CCHA

CUMBRIA HOUSING PARTNERS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2019 at 15:09

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2019 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria Housing Partners has held a procurement process for Public Relations (PR) consultancy services under the title "PR Support - CCHA". This procurement initiative is relevant to the services industry and is based in the North of England, specifically covering regions in the North East and North West. The tender period concluded on 15th February 2019, with a contract award announced on 5th April 2019, and the contract commencing on 1st April 2019, extending until 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £120,000, and it was conducted as an open procurement method, allowing wider participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a key player in the housing sector. Companies with expertise in PR consultancy, especially those that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the housing market and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaborating with CCHA could not only bolster a business's profile but also foster long-term growth in the public sector consultancy landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Support - CCHA

Notice Description

CCHA has a requirement for PR support consultancy to be appointed to support the operation of its services. CCHA is a mainstream registered provider based in the north of England with a total of 7,000 properties and a turnover of circa PS30m. The Assocation has approximately 200 employees and operates from three main offices, in Carlisle, Newcastle and Workington, with two smaller satellite offices and a direct services depot. The vision is to be a continuously improving the organisation with customers at the heart of everything they do. If they are to keep achieving that they need to attract, recruit and retain excellent people who can meet the needs and expectations of their customers delivering the services they need. They also need to work with their customers and other stakeholders making sure they have all the information they need through their website, newsletters and meetings. As an organisation CCHA's aim is to be the housing provider of first choice in their area of operation and an employer who demonstrates its values in all their activities. CCHA understands the importance of reputation in the housing market and the value that can be added by working with a PR company. They are looking to retain a PR company to provide a range of services with a contract in place by 1st April 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d178a5a-58bd-4132-a289-ecd991c6891c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f678a2a7-9e33-48f7-a03e-e803f2550727
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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 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
CUMBRIA HOUSING PARTNERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8SY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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