--- title: "Strategic Communnications Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-08-24" --- # Strategic Communnications Partner Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29c04ad3-6e4c-4909-969b-0679ff115df4.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a competitive tender titled "Strategic Communications Partner" aimed at securing a full-time communications partner to support the Midlands Connect Team. This procurement, classified under marketing services, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 7th September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4th October 2018 and run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure below threshold, and the project will be delivered in the West Midlands region of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and public relations. Companies that are able to provide strategic planning, audience engagement, event management, and crisis communication services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially allowing them to enhance their visibility and client base through this partnership with the WMCA. ## Notice WMCA are pleased to announce a competitive tender opportunity to appoint a full time communications partner who will support the Midlands Connect Team with the following activities: * The development of a medium term communications strategy * Message evolution. * Values development. * Audience identification, definition and prioritisation * Channel justification and management. * Product specification and creation. * Systems integration and selection. * Events management and crisis communications. * Advocate identification and training Interested suppliers should register their interest in on our Bravo Solution Portal by expressing an interest in the following listed tender: 'project_215 - Strategic Communications Partner' 'ITT: itt_562 - ITT: Strategic Communications Partner' Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and SOR within the Project for further details of the requirement. In order to access this opportunity providers must be registered on our e-tendering portal - Bravo Solution. For details of how to register please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf For general information about the WMCA Procurement Team please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement The deadline to respond to this opportunity is 17:00 on 7th September 2018. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed tender: 'project_215 - Strategic Communications Partner' 'ITT: itt_562 - ITT: Strategic Communications Partner' Please submit any clarification questions via the message facility of the Bravo Solution Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672b0175-120a-4506-aae2-fbd3784a0ef6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2018 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672b0175-120a-4506-aae2-fbd3784a0ef6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672b0175-120a-4506-aae2-fbd3784a0ef6 24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf Guidance on how to Register on our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Link to the WMCA e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution ## Notice URLs - https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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