Tender

Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS

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Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate Commissioners are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking agencies for public relations services under the tender titled "Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency." The categories under consideration are public relations services, with activities spread across Lot 1 and Lot 2. The procurement is a part of the services industry and targets the UK region. The tendering process follows a selective procurement method, structured as a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th September 2024, and the second-stage invitation date set for 20th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in strategic communications, public affairs, and engagement. Companies adept in public relations or corporate communications management can compete for significant roles in shaping The Crown Estate's engagement strategies and overseeing media relations. Firms experienced in providing comprehensive public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and nuanced media strategies will find this tender suited to their expertise. The agencies selected will have the privilege to influence public perceptions, enhance The Crown Estate’s brand visibility, and drive impactful communication campaigns, potentially leading to extended contracts of up to four years.

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Notice Title

Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency

Notice Description

In order to support The Crown Estate strategy we would like to appoint an agency(s) for the following areas: 1) Public Affairs and Engagement agency to support The Crown Estate to build and manage its relationships and activity amongst key stakeholders and across its key markets through its public affairs and engagement activities. This includes Public Affairs, stakeholder engagement utilising a broad range of tactics, policy analysis and development, message development and report writing. 2) Corporate Communications agency to support The Crown Estate to build and manage its reputation amongst key stakeholders and across its key markets through its external communications activities. This includes, but is not limited to, media relations, social media, website, narrative and key message development. The main objectives are to grow reputation by increasing awareness and understanding of the organisation, its role and the impact it has for the nation.

Lot Information

Public Affairs and Engagement Agency

We are looking for an agency that can support us in four main ways: * Public Affairs and Engagement Strategy design and delivery aligned with overall business objectives in 1) UK Parliament and Whitehall, 2) English regions and to support and deliver activities in devolved nations outside Welsh Public Affairs agency scope, 3) public bodies, 4) non-Government stakeholders 5) civil society * Strategic and proactive engagement programmes to support business objectives / strategy, and project scopes * Policy analysis and development for property and outside current retained agency scope. Current retained agencies include but are not limited to, Corporate Communications, Welsh Public Affairs, Welsh Strategic Counsel, Strategic Energy Political and Legislative Counsel and Planning consultants. * Production of business reports and innovative supporting materials with supporting engagement programmes.

Renewal: Possible 1 + 1 year extension options

Corporate Communications Agency

Through insights with its key audiences, The Crown Estate has identified that greater understanding and visibility of its brand will lead to greater favourability and credibility to deliver on its strategy. We are looking for an agency that can support us in two main ways: 1) Strategic Corporate Communications advisory - in particular: * Narrative development * Strategic corporate communications counsel, including issues management * Integrated communications campaigns - strategy, content and implementation * CEO and exec team profiling, communications and engagement, including conferences and speaking opportunities * Media Training and leadership coaching * Digital communications strategy * Media analysis and insights 2) PR and social media delivery - support to deliver communications strategies and campaigns including: * Creating materials and content * Selling-in news stories * Managing social media * Media monitoring * Social listening * Securing interviews and speaking opportunities

Renewal: Possible 1 + 1 year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025500-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
Sourcing Team
Contact Email
sourcingteam@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2078515000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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