Tender

CCCO18A25 - Committee on Standards in Public Life: Tender for Press Officer contract

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Jun 2018 at 10:16

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18 Jun 2018 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is inviting tenders for a contract valued at £180,000 for the provision of press officer services, as part of the Committee on Standards in Public Life's initiative. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 11:00 on 5th July 2018. The contract is aimed at delivering communication advice on ethical standards issues and is expected to commence on 1st August 2018, lasting for three years. This opportunity falls under the marketing management consultancy services category and extends to various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in public relations consultancy and communications management. Companies with expertise in reputation management, strategic communication planning, and immediate media handling would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate, making this an excellent chance for qualified firms to expand their client base and enhance their business profile in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCO18A25 - Committee on Standards in Public Life: Tender for Press Officer contract

Notice Description

CSPL requires press and communications advice and support on ethical standards issues that are complex, substantial and high profile. We need expert communication advice both for our longer-term strategy and for front-line immediate media handling, with a focus on reputation management. We need press advice that understands the context in which we operate. Forward communications planning and immediate response to press inquiries as required. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 11:00 05/07/2018. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c13711b-e70f-4a01-8be9-59073df6dad7
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 (below threshold)
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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