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Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Clackmannanshire Council involved a tender for a "Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy" aimed at transforming the Council's internal and external engagement and participation strategies. This involved the development of a future-focused communication model to enhance participation and co-design of service delivery models. Taking place in Alloa, located in region UKM72, this tender followed an open procedure, with the contract now awarded and signed as of 27 May 2025. The procurement process was segmented into different stages, starting with the tender stage, followed by the award, and now the contract is active. The total contract value was £48,000, and the main industry category was services, classified under the CPV code 72224000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in communication and engagement strategies, with a particular focus on those capable of promoting internal participation and co-design of alternative service delivery models. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Clark Communications Limited—now the confirmed supplier—are well-suited for such contracts, which require innovative, resilient models that can support the Council's objectives. Businesses with expertise in public services and those experienced in utilising electronic submissions are particularly apt to compete for such contracts, offering potential growth in sectors aiming to collaborate with local authorities on long-term strategic communication initiatives.

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Notice Title

Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy

Notice Description

To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements

Renewal: 4 weeks extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531130
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wendy Robertson
Contact Email
wrobertson@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

CLARK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526426&idx=2
    20th March 2025 - Communications and Engagement ITT to be completed by all candidates
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526426
    Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy - To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531130
    Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy - To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.

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