Award

Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications

FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for Public Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications support services, a contract awarded on 29th November 2024, in Port Glasgow, Scotland (UKM83). The tender was initiated as an open procedure under the services category, with procurement milestones including the submission deadline on 30th August 2024 and award commencement on 1st September 2024. The procurement involved the development and delivery of an integrated communications strategy to support Ferguson Marine's business plan, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, and internal communication, managed by the awarded supplier, Muckle Media, with the contract set to run until 31st August 2026, with potential for one-year renewals.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in public relations and communications. Businesses specialising in media relations, strategic counsel, stakeholder engagement, and social media management are well-suited to compete for future renewals or similar contracts. The comprehensive scope of services, from managing reactive media enquiries to developing branded communications materials, allows such businesses to leverage their expertise, foster relationships with high-profile clients like Ferguson Marine, and enhance their portfolio with public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications

Notice Description

Procurement of Public Relations, Public Affairs and Communications support services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Develop and deliver an integrated Communications Strategy that supports Ferguson Marine's business plan Robust Press Office service including evening and weekend cover, managing reactive enquiries efficiently and effectively Proactive Media Relations around milestones, business updates and news Media monitoring and sharing relevant press coverage Provide Senior Strategic Counsel and reputation management advice to the CEO, Accountable Officer, FMPG Board and Senior Leadership Team Support effective liaison with the Scottish Government sponsor team and other stakeholders including updates to relevant committees Develop and deliver an effective stakeholder engagement strategy including community, industry and political outreach Conduct horizon scanning and provide Ferguson Marine with regular insight on emerging political and industry developments Manage all Social Media, especially LinkedIn channel - content development and community management Manage the FMPG website ensuring information is kept up to date and accurate including uploading news stories and updates Manage and maintain suite of branded communications materials for events, community outreach and industry engagement. This includes video, presentations, and event collateral and merchandise Manage and support a Public Affairs strategy, including media training for press interviews and Committee appearances Support delivery of internal Employee Engagement communication activity Regular reporting and evaluation including fortnightly/monthly meetings with the Ferguson Marine contract lead

Renewal: One year rolling renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5NG
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUCKLE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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