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SOWEC Communications Support

Crown Estate Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "SOWEC Communications Support" contract is being managed by Crown Estate Scotland. The procurement is in the services category and is at the award stage. The deadline for bids was on 31st May 2024, with a contract value of £100,000. The contract involves providing communications support to the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the communications sector, to engage with and support SOWEC projects. Companies adept at coordinating media releases, managing communication channels, and maintaining branding assets are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested businesses should align with the specified selection criteria, meeting requirements such as previous experience and financial capabilities, to be successful in this contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOWEC Communications Support

Notice Description

This contract is to provide a package of communications support to Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).The contract will be managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) who currently provide the PMO function for SOWEC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to provide a package of communications support to SOWEC, made up of the following requirements: 1. Convene a SOWEC Communications expert group bringing together communications professionals from both public (Scottish Government and agencies) and private sector (developers and industry bodies) to coordinate and provide input to SOWEC communications activity (at least 3 meetings/yr). 2. Review and update as necessary the existing SOWEC Communication and Engagement Plan. 3. Coordinate SOWEC media releases, statements and respond to requests liaising with stakeholders (including Scottish Government) as required. These are likely to include: a. Proactive announcements in relation to specific SOWEC initiatives and projects (around 10/yr) b. Reactive comments on industry activity (for example, policy changes, CfD results, supply chain news) (around 10/yr) 4. Manage and add content to SOWEC communication channels, specifically to the SOWEC part of the Offshore Wind Scotland website (managed by HIE), and SOWEC LinkedIn page (2-3 posts/month). 5. Maintain and update as necessary a set of consistent SOWEC branding assets (presentation and document templates) 6. Maintain and update as necessary a set of SOWEC branded event assets 7. Coordinate SOWEC attendance and participation in key industry events as agreed in the Engagement Plan (likely 5-8 a year). Additional costs in relation to event attendance should be agreed in advance, with reference to an agreed day rate. 8. Other reasonable communications tasks as identified by SOWEC or PM0. 9. Align with, and provide support to ongoing Strategic Investment Model (SIM) communication activity as required 10. Deliver an SOWEC annual reception event at the Scottish Parliament (subject to Parliamentary availability). 11. Produce an annual review of SOWEC activity. 12. Participate in the SOWEC Project Management Office (PMO) meeting (bi-weekly online). 13. Provide updates to the SOWEC meetings (every 6 weeks alternating online/in-person).

Options: There is an option to extend for a further 12 months after the initial 12 month contract period. The estimated contract value is 50,000 GBP per annum, so the 100,000 GBP estimated value includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: This tender will be for a period of one year, with an option to extend for an additional one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764854
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508345
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Estate Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Postcode Area
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 East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3x1 Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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