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Provision of PR & Media Management Services

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of PR & Media Management Services", aimed at enhancing the visibility of Orkney's key sectors through strategic media engagement. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £34,580, signed on 23 March 2021. The contract supports the Orkney Marketing programme and is based in Kirkwall, with an active focus on general public services and recreation. Interested parties should note that the procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in public relations, marketing, and media management, particularly those that can produce creative content and manage press relations effectively. SMEs and companies with experience in promoting regional attractions and managing diverse media channels will find this contract particularly suitable. With the emphasis on securing media coverage and managing press visits, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in enhancing brand visibility through effective communication strategies are encouraged to consider participation in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PR & Media Management Services

Notice Description

A press and PR service to support key sectors and companies to market their products and services through an Orkney Marketing programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is a key element of the Orkney Marketing programme and is intended to raise the profile of Orkney and its industries by securing media coverage. This contract will help meet the demand to manage press visits in response to enquiries and will also include copywriting for orkney.com and occasional publications for Orkney Marketing. It will include responding to media and press enquiries on a range of subjects, recognising the need to accommodate visits by instagrammers and bloggers who would then submit regular work for use by the social media management contractor. Visits which will lead to TV coverage, and international press coverage should be prioritised.

Renewal: Authority held options to extend the contract further two 12-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

David Flanagan Media

Further Information

Notice Documents

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