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Provision of communication support for the Strategic Review of Charges

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of communication support for the Strategic Review of Charges". This contract, categorised under economic regulation services, focuses on strategic communications support and was conducted via an open procedure. The buyer, located in Stirling, conducted the tender in the Central Belt of Scotland, facilitating a mix of remote and face-to-face interactions. The contract was signed on 26th August 2024, with the tender documents initially available from 15th April 2024. The project targets key deliverables over the next two years, including the production of accessible overviews for critical documents and the spread of SRC27 messages effectively.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in communication strategies, creative campaign support, and editorial services. SMEs, like the awarded supplier Walk In The Gate Ltd (Trading as The Gate Worldwide), can leverage such contracts to showcase their expertise in delivering comprehensive communication solutions for regulatory bodies. Companies adept in providing strategic messaging and engagement services will find this tender well-suited for demonstrating their capability in enhancing the dissemination of vital regulatory communications to targeted audiences.

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Notice Title

Provision of communication support for the Strategic Review of Charges

Notice Description

We are seeking external support to deliver strategic communications which will support the delivery of Strategic Review of Charges 27-33 and enhance understanding of the important role we play as economic regulator. Specifically this will include the design, layout and production of accessible overviews for the four key documents, published over the next 2 years, including copywriting and editorial support. In addition, to ensure our key messages and decisions reach the right audiences and in the most effective way, we are seeking communications strategy, creative and campaign support to deliver the SRC27 key messages and support our key documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking external support to deliver strategic communications which will support the delivery of Strategic Review of Charges 27-33 and enhance understanding of the important role we play as economic regulator. Specifically this will include the design, layout and production of accessible overviews for the four key documents, published over the next 2 years, including copywriting and editorial support. In addition, to ensure our key messages and decisions reach the right audiences and in the most effective way, we are seeking communications strategy, creative and campaign support to deliver the SRC27 key messages and support our key documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763781
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513467
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 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
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@wics.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503075
    Provision of communication support for the Strategic Review of Charges - We are seeking external support to deliver strategic communications which will support the delivery of Strategic Review of Charges 27-33 and enhance understanding of the important role we play as economic regulator. Specifically this will include the design, layout and production of accessible overviews for the four key documents, published over the next 2 years, including copywriting and editorial support. In addition, to ensure our key messages and decisions reach the right audiences and in the most effective way, we are seeking communications strategy, creative and campaign support to deliver the SRC27 key messages and support our key documents.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513467
    Provision of communication support for the Strategic Review of Charges - We are seeking external support to deliver strategic communications which will support the delivery of Strategic Review of Charges 27-33 and enhance understanding of the important role we play as economic regulator. Specifically this will include the design, layout and production of accessible overviews for the four key documents, published over the next 2 years, including copywriting and editorial support. In addition, to ensure our key messages and decisions reach the right audiences and in the most effective way, we are seeking communications strategy, creative and campaign support to deliver the SRC27 key messages and support our key documents.

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