Tender

GB-London: Social Media for Councillors - Guidance

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

11 Jan 2022 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is conducting an open tender for the project titled "Social Media for Councillors - Guidance". This initiative, located in London, addresses the need for updated guidance to local authority councillors on the effective use of social media. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 25 January 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, with a minimum value set at £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 7 February 2022 and will run until 31 March 2022. This opportunity falls under the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in the public sector, especially those specialising in digital communication, social media consultancy, and educational content development. Businesses with expertise in creating accessible and multi-format guidance resources for diverse learning styles will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on handling online intimidation and misinformation also highlights the importance of candidates equipped with modern insights into social media challenges facing public officials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Social Media for Councillors - Guidance

Notice Description

Guidance for local authority councillors to support them in their use of social media, updating and building on (and ultimately replacing) our existing guidance. To include overarching advice on the use of social media, guidance on privacy settings and tools for key platforms, support around handling online intimidation and how to spot and tackle misinformation. The guide will be in a written format alongside multimedia and/or interactive elements to enhance the content and ensure different learning styles are accounted for. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5559d4c-6900-4bcf-af58-470829bf91aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8623d1-85c8-4885-8f64-bcbb4382609b
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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