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Rural Energy Hubs - Provision of Marketing, Promotion and Communication Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Rural Energy Hubs - Provision of Marketing, Promotion and Communication Services." This procurement, under an open procedure method, involved providing communications and marketing support for the Rural Energy Hubs Project, focusing on overcoming non-technical barriers to decarbonisation in Brae, Shetland. The procurement was part of the council's broader initiative to promote the Rural Energy Hub concept locally. The contract, worth £64,000, was awarded to NB Communication Ltd and signed on 9th October 2024. The project encompasses various activities aimed at influencing local narratives surrounding decarbonisation and is categorised under general public services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, promotion, and communication services, especially those focusing on sustainability and environmental projects. Suitable candidates would include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in effective communication strategies for public or environmental projects. The project’s focus on local engagement and promotion of energy initiatives can provide significant visibility and credibility for the winning bidder within the public sector and environmental communities.

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Notice Title

Rural Energy Hubs - Provision of Marketing, Promotion and Communication Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to secure a contract for Communications/messaging support along with marketing and promotional activities for specific deliverables within the Rural Energy Hubs Project being undertaken by a consortium of parties, of which the Council is a party, to look at ways to overcome non-technical barriers to decarbonisation. The Services are required to influence the local narrative surrounding the specific activities being undertaken as part of the project and promote and market the Rural Energy Hub concept in Brae, Shetland and the associated services running within it at the local demonstrator location.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Services contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515975
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NB COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513128
    Rural Energy Hubs - Provision of Marketing, Promotion and Communication Services - The Council wishes to secure a contract for Communications/messaging support along with marketing and promotional activities for specific deliverables within the Rural Energy Hubs Project being undertaken by a consortium of parties, of which the Council is a party, to look at ways to overcome non-technical barriers to decarbonisation. The Services are required to influence the local narrative surrounding the specific activities being undertaken as part of the project and promote and market the Rural Energy Hub concept in Brae, Shetland and the associated services running within it at the local demonstrator location.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515975
    Rural Energy Hubs - Provision of Marketing, Promotion and Communication Services - The Council wishes to secure a contract for Communications/messaging support along with marketing and promotional activities for specific deliverables within the Rural Energy Hubs Project being undertaken by a consortium of parties, of which the Council is a party, to look at ways to overcome non-technical barriers to decarbonisation. The Services are required to influence the local narrative surrounding the specific activities being undertaken as part of the project and promote and market the Rural Energy Hub concept in Brae, Shetland and the associated services running within it at the local demonstrator location.

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