Tender

Public Affairs Consultancy

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Limited is seeking a Public Affairs Consultancy to enhance its reputation and influence key stakeholders, particularly surrounding issues in planning, health, and the environment. This procurement, classified under marketing services, was published on 9 April 2021 and is currently open for bids. The entire procurement process will utilise an open procedure with a tender period concluding on 7 May 2021. The contract is expected to span from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024, with a total contract value of £132,000, significantly above the minimum threshold of £102,000. Responses are to be submitted through Stonewater's e-tendering portal, with the opportunity addressing delivery needs in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancies focused on public affairs, marketing, and strategic relationships, making it suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in influencing policy, stakeholder engagement, and managing public relations could find this tender particularly advantageous, as it entails building strategic relationships and supporting advocacy efforts that reinforce the mission of Stonewater Limited within the housing sector. Companies with a proven track record in consultation services for the public sector are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

The objective of our Public Affairs work is to promote Stonewater to external stakeholders and enhance our reputation to: * build strategic relationships; * influence policy and decision-making; * raise awareness of the contribution of the housing association sector across a number of areas including planning, health and wellbeing, welfare reform, domestic abuse and the environment; * Build our position as a thought leader on a number of important issues related to the future direction of the business. We have been working closely with a public affairs consultancy since 2015, which has seen a significant increase in our exposure to public affairs and influence: Previous activities conducted by our retained agency have included, for example: * Providing senior counsel to the Executive Director Group and corporate communications teams. * Meetings with Ministers, civil servants and industry bodies to raise issues and highlight policy implications. * Engagement with local MPs and councils regarding local matters. * Coordination of site and scheme visits, including virtual visits during the pandemic. * Responses to Select Committee inquiries and Government consultations. * Risk analysis reports and scenario planning. * Reports on the history of social housing and future of housing. * Party conference contact programme and events support. * Support for webinars and events. * Securing speaking opportunities. * Support for, and project management of, thought leadership and strategic research projects. * Targeted media activity (working with our PR agency) and opinion pieces. * Video production. * Social media collateral. * Providing a regular 'insight and impact' report to the Stonewater board on key policies and their implications. * Working closely with our retained PR and media monitoring agency * Political and sector monitoring to identify issues and opportunities Additional information: The tender can be viewed and responded to through Stonewater's e-tendering portal Delta eSourcing, using the access code 84ZBKA87N3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80bea3-f846-4b57-a33f-666da534c828
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 (below threshold)
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrew Russell
Contact Email
andrew.russell@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
07387024336

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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