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Award of RESAS/021/20 - Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) communications - Public Relations ...

Scottish Government

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15 Jun 2021 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Award of RESAS/021/20 - Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) communications" was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow. This process falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on communications and public relations support for the establishment of a new non-ministerial office, which will monitor compliance with environmental laws in Scotland. The tender period began on 11th June 2021 and concluded on 10th June 2022. The contract was awarded on 10th June 2021 to 3x1 Group, with a total value of £29,937.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in communications strategy and public relations, particularly those experienced in environmental issues and public engagement. Companies that can provide strategic advice, press office support, and effective communication plans tailored to governmental agencies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially in the context of heightened public interest surrounding environmental governance, particularly with the impending UN Climate Change Conference in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RESAS/021/20 - Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) communications - Public Relations ...

Notice Description

Introduction4. The purpose of this commission is to contract communications / public relations support from the public relations framework to:Part 1:- Develop the Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) communications strategy;- Provide advice, recommendations and support for an approach to the announcement/launch of ESS when it vests later in 2021;- Provide advice and recommendations for the options for ongoing communications support for ESS post-vesting.Part 2:- Provide ongoing press office support in the pre and post vesting period, for up to one year, including: advice on media approaches; issuing press releases and general media monitoring;5. ESS is being established as a new non-ministerial office to monitor Scottish public authorities' compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law following the UK's departure from the EU. It will be independent of the Scottish Government and will be responsible for ensuring that public authorities in Scotland comply with environmental law, including bodies and agencies such as SEPA, NatureScot & Marine Scotland.6. This contract therefore offers a unique opportunity to be involved in informing the establishment of ESS and its profile - in Scotland, across the UK and internationally - in this significant year when the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will be held in Scotland.Background & Context7. A small transition team has been appointed to work with the Chair and Board to help establish ESS, ready to take on the statutory functions and powers provided for it in the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (the Continuity Act). Public relations and communications support is required to work alongside the transition team and the Board, to develop options and proposals for ESS' communications approach and delivery, alongside hands on press office support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418305
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Perth & Kinross Council

Public Health Scotland

Renfrewshire Council

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Forestry

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

Social Security Scotland

University of Glasgow

University of the Highlands and Islands

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
38
Supplier Names

3x1 Group

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Graham + Sibbald

Harvey Nash

IBI Group

J & E Shepherd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

Mark Hamilton Landscape Services

McAllister Litho Glasgow Ltd

Morris & Spottiswood

Nicki Souter Associates

Norserv FM Ltd

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited

Phoenix Software

Ryden

SOLACE

Saica Natur

Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company

Stag Plant & Tool Hire Ltd

University of Edinburgh

UserTesting

Venesky Brown Ltd

Further Information

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