Tender

GB-Epping: Public Relations & Communications Services

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2019 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure Public Relations and Communications Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, with a total contract value of £500,000. The tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process, which follows an open procedure. The deadline for submission is set for 13th December 2019, after which the selected services will commence on 7th January 2020 and run for a year until 6th January 2021. This procurement is categorised under public relations consultancy services and will be based in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public relations, communications, and marketing. Businesses with expertise in digital and traditional media, along with political counsel, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to engage the community and enhance communication strategies, making it an attractive venture for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Epping: Public Relations & Communications Services

Notice Description

The panel are seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications & Marketing support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c986f1d-865c-4d03-9f8b-cbe18fc11411
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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2020 - 6 Jan 2021 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

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