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Media Coaching & Monitoring for the Information Commissioner's Office

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Award

06 Mar 2020 at 15:41

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2019 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a public procurement process for "Media Coaching & Monitoring", aimed at sourcing expert communications strategic advice and support. This tender falls under the services category, specifically public relations consultancy services, and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2019 and a contract period running from 6th January 2020 to 5th January 2021. The contract is valued at £58,000, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically through the specified platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public relations to engage with a government body. Organisations that can provide tailored media relations coaching, strategic communications support, and analysis of media coverage would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as they may offer innovative approaches and flexibility that can meet the needs of the Information Commissioner's Office effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Coaching & Monitoring for the Information Commissioner's Office

Notice Description

The Information Commissioners Office requires a provider of specialist communications strategic advice and support, working under instruction from the Deputy CEO and the Corporate Communications department, to provide services including: Support to identify strategic communications gaps and priorities and any associated planning; Support to develop and draft communications strategies and plans and any associated planning; Media relations coaching, rehearsal and feedback - to encompass print / web and live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews - for the Executive Team, senior members of the Commissioner's staff and such of the Commissioner's employees as notified from time to time; Detailed analysis of the Commissioner's press coverage; Media horizon scanning and analysis against the Commissioner's strategic priorities, risks and opportunities; Monthly written media analysis for senior Commissioner's staff, including presenting the analysis by phone/video or in person. The provider must be willing to work in an ad hoc capacity, sometimes on short notice to support the Deputy CEO and Corporate Communications directorate at busy times. Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NA8J8S2YGA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e86c4f9c-8c29-47b8-974a-fc8575a9f660
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c55212-6464-4031-a39c-a07dadae0b88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLES RHODES MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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