Tender

CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2023 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council has issued a tender for public relations agency support within the Southern Construction Framework. This 2-year contract, valued at £640,000, aims to enhance the profile of SCF and NACF in the construction sector. The deadline for submissions is 19th January 2024, with the award period starting on the same day.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses offering public relations services targeting the construction industry. Interested parties can access detailed information about this tender on the procurement portal. The contract allows for extensions up to 6 years, providing long-term potential for firms looking to expand their presence in this sector.

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Notice Title

CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

Notice Description

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, PS55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional PS12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months' notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, PS55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional PS12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months' notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each.

Options: The contract may be extended by up to three periods of 24 months each (total period of possible extension 72 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0424ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036471-2023
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
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Rob Gilbert
Contact Email
rob.gilbert@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392381675

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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