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Digital Social Media and PR Consultant

LOCH LOMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Loch Lomond Steamship Company has initiated a public procurement process for a Digital Social Media and PR Consultant, aimed at enhancing their digital marketing activities. The tender falls under the main category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 79416000. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently at the active tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 5th March 2018, with bids to be opened on the same day at the company's office in Balloch, UK. The contract is to be awarded shortly after the bid opening, with an estimated value of £10,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in digital marketing, particularly those specialised in social media management and public relations. Companies that are capable of demonstrating experience in successful digital campaigns and have a history of enhancing social media presence would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of SMEs is noteworthy, as five out of the six bids received have come from small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating a supportive environment for smaller businesses to engage in this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Title

Digital Social Media and PR Consultant

Notice Description

Responsible for day to day digital marketing and social media activities. Optimise social media presence on a digital channels and platforms. Create a PR programme and deliver news release, media events, etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Responsible for day to day digital marketing and social media activities. Create a digital marketing programme plan & deliver it. Create, implement and optimise social media presence and campaigns on all digital channels and platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Create a PR programme plan; deliver news releases, media events; prepare suitable articles, etc.. This posts(s) is being funded by Scottish Enterprise/ Forth Valley & Lomond LEADER grants.

Options: Digital social media and PR activities can be considered separately.

Renewal: Renewable in September 2018 for a further 20 months, subject to current funding being approved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000531662
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCH LOMOND STEAMSHIP COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLOCH
Postcode
G83 8QX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARION COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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