This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2024 at 16:34

Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank has completed the tender process for a Strategic Communications partner in the services industry. The Bank required a partner to manage reactive crisis communication, develop strategic relationships, and provide communications support. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The contract value is GBP 360,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. Charlotte Street Partners was awarded the contract, and the tender has been cancelled. The completion date for this contract was 26th January 2024.

This public procurement opportunity for a Strategic Communications partner presents a chance for businesses to engage in providing public relations services. Companies experienced in crisis communication, relationship building, and communications management would be well-suited to compete. The Bank's requirement for ongoing communication support and monitoring provides scope for business growth. Interested bidders should focus on the quality of presentation, delivery team, and methodology to align with the selection criteria set by the Scottish National Investment Bank.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Strategic Communications partner

Notice Description

The Bank has a requirement to place a contract with a strategic communications partner. The work is required to help to continue to build awareness and reputation of the Bank, develop and create new strategic relationships, deliver reactive and proactive on-going communication support and monitoring support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bank is setting up a contract for strategic and reactive Public Relations work. We require a strategic communications partner to manage reactive crisis communication as well as developing strategic relationships, embedding strategic planning and pro-active communications management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003596-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish National Investment Bank
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Charlotte Street Partners

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