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Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

12 Apr 2022 at 13:05

Tender

21 Mar 2022 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services related to the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project. This tender is classified under public relations services and falls within the broader category of services. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submission set for 21 April 2022. The anticipated contract value is £322,000, and the initial contract period is 24 months, with an option to extend for up to 18 months, further supporting a long-term engagement strategy in Essex, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations, marketing, and community engagement to grow their business. Businesses that can offer both digital and traditional PR services, alongside political counsel and community co-design expertise, will be well-positioned to compete. With the focus on sustainable development and community involvement in a prominent regeneration project, successful bidders may gain valuable experience and exposure that could lead to further engagements in similar initiatives across the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer.

Renewal: Either at end of initial period or extended period, subject to availability of funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03246c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009737-2022
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Notices will be issued prior to expiry of the initial term of this agreement, or the extension

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrine Sallows
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1376551414

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

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