Award

PR Support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign for Ashford Borough Council

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2017 at 10:45

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for PR support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign. The tender was published on 23rd October 2017 and is set to run from 1st December 2017 to 1st December 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a value of £56,000 for public relations consultancy services, aimed at promoting Ashford as a desirable location for investment, work, and tourism. The tender closed on 13th November 2017, and although the procurement stage is complete, the results are actively available.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for PR agencies, especially those that specialise in public relations and marketing. Businesses capable of executing proactive media relations campaigns and engaging with national and trade media would find this tender particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar tenders that align with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their influence and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign for Ashford Borough Council

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council are looking to appoint a PR agency to support a campaign to raise the profile of Ashford as a place to invest, work, live and visit. They will be expected to support the Council to achieve our aims and the specific inward investment marketing campaign objectives. The successful PR agency will deliver a proactive two year media relations programme targeting key national and trade media, which not only supports the inward investment marketing campaign, but also promotes the wide range of services that the Council provides. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f196e0a8-4905-4b77-ba11-ebebb4247d21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd676d5-61f1-489f-ac15-fb610c151913
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 2-3 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS HARVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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