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Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Estate Scotland, which is seeking consultancy services for developing a Digital Communications Strategy. This tender, identified as CES-ITT-2021-08-04, falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period has officially ended as of August 31, 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £16,000, was signed on September 17, 2021, with completion anticipated to commence shortly thereafter.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in digital communications and strategy development. Businesses that focus on enhancing brand recognition and effective communication strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the substantial objectives outlined by the Crown Estate Scotland, companies capable of delivering innovative digital solutions and performance evaluation methods are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services

Notice Description

Consultancy services to carry out a review for Crown Estate Scotland of our digital communications requirements to develop a strategy to achieve the objectives stated in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland has the following communication objectives to address: - Increase name recognition for Crown Estate Scotland - Increase awareness of what we do, how we do it, and the benefits delivered to Scotland. - Increased recognition of our people-centered, partnership-based approach Crown Estate Scotland needs the services of a consultant or agency to advise on: - How it can best use digital tools to help achieve these objectives - What kinds of content are most effective for awareness raising - A robust approach to monitoring and evaluation which, where possible, tracks the outcomes of digital activity in addition to the initial reach / engagement of activity - How any recommendations related to the above could be scaled to fit different levels of resource.

Options: The contract will run for an initial three months from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up nine months at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland and subject to satisfactory performance, available funding and strategic fit with the priorities of Crown Estate Scotland.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial three months from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up nine months at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland and subject to satisfactory performance, available funding and strategic fit with the priorities of Crown Estate Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428034
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20214 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
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Maurice McTeague
Contact Email
maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314607657

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEBER SHANDWICK SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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