Tender

GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project. The tender, titled "Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project," falls under the industry category of Advertising campaign services. The procurement method is an Open Procedure. The tender period ends on 26th October 2022, and the contract period spans from 14th December 2022 to 13th March 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs that specialise in PR, Communications, Marketing, and Engagement services to grow their business. Businesses offering media expertise, political counsel, and community engagement practices are well-suited to compete. As the initial contract is for 24 months with a budget of up to £35,000 annually, there is potential for extension for a further 18 months. The buying organization is Epping Forest District Council, located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension. The maximum annual budget available for this service is PS35,000 or pro-rata of for part year. 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
ocds-b5fd17-d157a0d3-3915-4fca-a627-6887ebe40574
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5feb5b9-3725-427f-a7b2-5c69d45105a7
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations 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
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2022 - 13 Mar 2026 3-4 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
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

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