This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2024 at 08:51

Tender

05 Feb 2024 at 16:12

Award

20 Dec 2021 at 09:05

Tender

09 Feb 2021 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has completed the tender process for the provision of Social Media Management Services. The Council, in cooperation with Highlands & Islands Enterprise, sought contractors to manage content for the orkney.com website and social media. The contract, initially for 2 years, involves digital media creation and management for marketing purposes. Key dates include the contract period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, with potential extensions subject to budget availability.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in content generation, social media management, and digital marketing to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in portfolio management and creative services would be well-suited to compete for this contract with the Orkney Islands Council. Businesses interested in enhancing a local authority's online presence and marketing initiatives should consider participating in this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Social Media Management Services

Notice Description

The provision of content generation and management service for the orkney.com website and its associated social media presence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) work in partnership to support key sectors and companies of growth to market their products and services through the jointly funded Orkney Marketing programme. For the purposes of this contract OIC will act as the contracting authority while HIE will be the lead contact for the management of the contract. Submissions are invited from contractors who can provide a content generation and management service for the orkney.com website and its associated social media presence. The contract will initially be for 2 years (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026) with a further 2 x 12 months subject to availability of budgets. There will also be a break clause at Year 1 will will only be applied if funding for year 2 becomes unavailable - Contractors will be advised of any changes by 24 December 2024.

Renewal: Initial term of 24 months with 2 x 12 month extensions (subject to funding)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02915f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018105-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

66140000 - Portfolio management services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£608,584 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Additional Buyers

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Start Point Media

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