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title: "GB-Gosport: OPA/T663 Supply of Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot"
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# GB-Gosport: OPA/T663 Supply of Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot

Buyer: OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ce3c8cb-61fa-4fb3-bc0c-07e2488cadcf

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) has initiated an open procedure tender for the provision of Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for the Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot Tank Farm Project located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, under the CPV category for Public Relations Consultancy Services, aims to enhance community engagement and communication in line with the OPA's Stakeholder Engagement Communications Strategy. The tender was published on 9th August 2024, with a submission deadline of 18th September 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 28th October 2024 and run until 1st September 2028, with an estimated contract value ranging from £500,000 to £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public sector agency. Companies specialising in communications consultancy, community relations, public relations, and stakeholder engagement will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their expertise. The extensive contract period and substantial budget make it an appealing prospect for SMEs seeking to leverage their skills and enhance their portfolio through high-profile public sector engagements.

## Notice

The OPA have a requirement for Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for the Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot (OFD) Tank Farm Project to enable effective and consistent community engagement and communication. It is in accordance with the Oil and Pipelines Agency's (OPA's) Stakeholder Engagement Communications Strategy. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d16a3-b749-4065-b544-958c0e76c42c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Forton |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d16a3-b749-4065-b544-958c0e76c42c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d16a3-b749-4065-b544-958c0e76c42c
  9th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Gosport:-OPA/T663-Supply-of-Communications-Consultancy-and-Community-Engagement-Support-Services-for-Thanckes-Oil-Fuel-Depot/DEW2S489N8
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