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18/0355 Marketing and Public Relations Service for The Moray Economic

MORAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is procuring a Marketing and Public Relations Service under tender ID 18/0355. This initiative aims to engage a single supplier for a two-year term, with potential for a one-year extension, to promote Moray as an attractive place for residence, investment, and visitation. The tender is active and submissions are due by 5 April 2021, with the delivery of services expected in the Moray region. The procurement process follows an open procedure and involves services within the public sector, aligning with general public services as defined by the Central Product Classification.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing, communications, and public relations, particularly those with proven experience in engaging local communities and supporting economic strategies. Businesses that have the ability to provide measurable, impactful communications and can offer integrated services across various media platforms will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on innovative public engagement strategies should find this tender especially suitable as they aim to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

18/0355 Marketing and Public Relations Service for The Moray Economic

Notice Description

Moray Council is looking for a single supplier to provide marketing, communications and engagement support to the partnership for a period of 2 years subject to annual review (with possible extension of 12 months) from Contract commencement to: Promote Moray as a place to live, work, invest and visit. Promote the implementation of the Moray Economic Strategy (its enabling actions and projects), and where required support the promotion of the Moray Growth Deal which is currently awaiting government approval of the proposed projects. Provide an integrated communications service that is measurable, creates impact and optimises use of all media.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Moray Council is looking for a single supplier to provide marketing, communications and engagement support to the partnership for a period of 2 years subject to annual review (with possible extension of 12 months) from Contract commencement to: Promote Moray as a place to live, work, invest and visit. Promote the implementation of the Moray Economic Strategy (its enabling actions and projects), and where required support the promotion of the Moray Growth Deal which is currently awaiting government approval of the proposed projects. Provide an integrated communications service that is measurable, creates impact and optimises use of all media.

Renewal: 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647200
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420943
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Summerfield
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE LABEL CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409610
    18/0355 Marketing and Public Relations Service for The Moray Economic - Moray Council is looking for a single supplier to provide marketing, communications and engagement support to the partnership for a period of 2 years subject to annual review (with possible extension of 12 months) from Contract commencement to: Promote Moray as a place to live, work, invest and visit. Promote the implementation of the Moray Economic Strategy (its enabling actions and projects), and where required support the promotion of the Moray Growth Deal which is currently awaiting government approval of the proposed projects. Provide an integrated communications service that is measurable, creates impact and optimises use of all media.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420943
    18/0355 Marketing and Public Relations Service for The Moray Economic - Moray Council is looking for a single supplier to provide marketing, communications and engagement support to the partnership for a period of 2 years subject to annual review (with possible extension of 12 months) from Contract commencement to: Promote Moray as a place to live, work, invest and visit. Promote the implementation of the Moray Economic Strategy (its enabling actions and projects), and where required support the promotion of the Moray Growth Deal which is currently awaiting government approval of the proposed projects. Provide an integrated communications service that is measurable, creates impact and optimises use of all media.

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