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Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and Communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2020 at 11:28

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21 Jul 2020 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Epping Forest District Council seeking professional services for public relations and communications for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. The tender, identified as MPL/214/1/3410, was awarded with a total contract value of £72,000, commencing on 10th February 2020 and concluding on 9th February 2021. The procurement method was a competitive quotation, targeting services under the CPV classification for public relations services. The tender closed on 9th February 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly those with experience in urban development or local government projects. Suitable competitors include established firms in the public relations sector who can deliver comprehensive communication strategies, enhancing community engagement and stakeholder relations for local authorities and development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and Communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Notice Description

Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb86169-dacf-48cd-96b9-b0da5541147e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2020 - 9 Feb 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Turner
Contact Email
jturner@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01992 564355

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NEWINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

PUTTOCK BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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