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 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 31 May 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 25 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1314607657
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- N/A
- 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 East and Musselburgh
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=3
30th April 2024 - The Terms and Conditions that will apply to this Contract -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=4
30th April 2024 - Technical (Quality) Questionnaire for completion -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=5
30th April 2024 - Cost Template for Completion -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=6
30th April 2024 - Tender Forms -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=1
30th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=2
30th April 2024 - SOWEC Comms & Engagement Plan (as agreed Sept 2023) -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504176
SOWEC Communications Support - 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. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508345
SOWEC Communications Support - 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.
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