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PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway

CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COSLA)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has awarded the contract for a PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway to BIG Partnership. The procurement process was completed on June 4, 2024. The tender sought a PR partner to raise awareness of Business Gateway services to support the Scottish economy. The contract, valued at £78,000 GBP, was signed on June 1, 2024, with the main focus on services in the "General public services" category.

The active tender seeking a PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway presents an opportunity for PR agencies familiar with delivering exceptional PR campaigns and managing public sector brands. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline of April 26, 2024. The contract has a duration of 360 days with a potential for renewal, creating opportunities for business growth in PR and marketing sectors both nationally and locally.

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Notice Title

PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway

Notice Description

Business Gateway is seeking appoint a PR partner to work alongside the Marketing team to develop its PR in order to raise awareness of BG services nationally and locally. This will support the delivery of BG's business and marketing objectives and, in turn, help grow and strengthen the Scottish economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this tender is for the appointed supplier to become the PR partner for BGNU (Business Gateway National Unit), working alongside them on national and regional PR strategy and delivery, including client case studies and stakeholder engagement. We are also seeking the supplier to provide insight and recommendations of best practice which BGNU could adopt. We anticipate the supplier will review and evaluate the ongoing activity, constantly monitoring performance and work with the BG Marketing team to improve results and enhance the offering. Based on this, in a response to this Invitation to Tender, we ask all interested parties to outline: - Relevant experience in providing the services listed under the scope of contract - Team expertise - Insight and understanding of the what it takes to deliver exceptional PR - Provide evidence of a previous approach to the development and execution of a PR campaign - Evidence of managing and developing public sector brands BGNU seeks a dynamic PR agency to work with us to design and develop PR campaigns which will deliver measurable results against our objectives. The main aim of this contract is to put in place an agency that can work with us to design, develop, and deliver PR both nationally and locally - raising Business Gateway's profile with both the businesses it supports and within the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Renewal: Subject to annual confirmation of funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761295
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506706
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20241 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
CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COSLA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kieran@cosla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314749323

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5BH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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