Tender

Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

28 Jun 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Tweed Forum, is inviting tenders for the "Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy" project located in Melrose, UK. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £6250. The deadline for submissions is 25th July 2023, and the award period begins on 26th July 2023.

This tender, led by Tweed Forum, presents an opportunity for experienced PR agencies to engage in a pioneering multi-million pound revitalisation project for the River Tweed Catchment. Businesses specialising in PR and communications services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement, focusing on media relations strategies and fostering positive project awareness and coverage across various platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy

Notice Description

Destination Tweed is a unique multi-million pound source-to-sea river revitalisation project led by Tweed Forum and involving multiple partners and funders. The Destination Tweed team are seeking an experienced, creative, results-driven PR agency to create and deliver a communications strategy in support of its activities over the next 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Destination Tweed is a unique multi-million pound source-to-sea river revitalisation project led by Tweed Forum and involving multiple partners and funders. The Destination Tweed team are seeking an experienced, creative, results-driven PR agency to create and deliver a communications strategy in support of its activities over the next 4 years. The focus of this tender is on media relations activity to raise awareness of the Destination Tweed project and the various elements contained within it. The agency will be required to: - Research, develop and deliver yearly PR campaigns targeting key target groups as the project progresses - Work with the project partners to ensure consistency of messaging and a collaborative approach to message dissemination - Maximise opportunities for local, regional and national coverage across a variety of outlets; print, broadcast and online - Create and maintain a positive profile for the project - Prepare Destination Tweed team members for broadcast interviews with media Q&As - Coordinate responses to reactive enquiries - Provide sound advice and appropriate responses should any issues arise - Provide monthly and annual reports detailing activity and results It is expected that client contact will be regular and frequent.

Renewal: An initial three-month trial period will be required. As this project is subject to external funding, the PR contract reviewed annually. Extension will be on an annual basis subject to mutual agreement and subject to review of project needs and available budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482184
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
Janet Landells
Contact Email
info@tweedforum.org
Contact Phone
+44 1896849723

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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