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Marketing Communications and Engagement consultancy services for Montrose ZeroFour Hub

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Crown Estate Scotland, located at Quartermile Two in Edinburgh, which has issued a tender for "Marketing Communications and Engagement consultancy services for Montrose ZeroFour Hub". This initiative, classified under the services category, is currently in the award stage following a competitive tendering process that ended on 17th September 2021. The value of the contract is approximately £45,000 and is intended to span an initial period of one year, with the option for a three-month extension based on performance. The services will primarily be delivered in both Edinburgh and Montrose ZeroFour Hub.

This tender presents significant opportunities for marketing firms, particularly those specialising in communications strategies, stakeholder engagement, and public relations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marketing and consultancy sector would be well-positioned to compete, given the project’s focus on raising awareness, attracting investors, and community engagement related to renewable energy developments. Companies that can demonstrate proven experience in similar engagements, especially those that have established relationships with local stakeholders or relevant industries, will find this contract aligns with their expertise.

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Notice Title

Marketing Communications and Engagement consultancy services for Montrose ZeroFour Hub

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland needs the services of a consultant or agency to deliver a communications strategy including marketing, communications and engagement services for the Montrose ZeroFour Hub

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland has the following objectives to address: - Develop and deploy a communications strategy to: - Raise awareness of the development and its goals - Attract potential investors and tenants to the development - Inform stakeholders of activity, milestones reached, etc - Raise awareness of Crown Estate Scotland investing and enabling enterprise for Scotland - Develop and maintain, throughout the life of the development project, good relationships and dialogue with key stakeholders including: - Local community - Local and regional politicians - Relevant industry sectors, such as offshore wind, other renewable energy, ports etc - Relevant industry bodies, growth agencies, business associations etc - Neighbours to the development The contract will run for an initial one year from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up to three 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. After this time, a further procurement will be conducted to support our requirements over the longer term.

Options: The contract will run for an initial one year from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up to three 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. After this time, a further procurement will be conducted to support our requirements over the longer term.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial one year from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up to three months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432190
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
After approximately 12 to 15 months, a further procurement will be conducted to support our requirements over the longer term.

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, Procurement Manager
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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