--- title: "PQQ: Communications and PR Support to the Cornwall Local Energy Market Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRICA PLC" published: "2017-09-25" --- # PQQ: Communications and PR Support to the Cornwall Local Energy Market Project Buyer: CENTRICA PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4087475c-5ddf-4301-a5ab-fdf5902bbcdc.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Centrica PLC, involves a tender titled "PQQ: Communications and PR Support to the Cornwall Local Energy Market Project". This project, which falls under the services category, is based in the South West region of England. The procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submitting the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) set for 6th October 2017. The contract period is expected to run from 6th November 2017 to 31st March 2020, focusing on communications and PR support for the Cornwall Local Energy Market, which has a budget of £19 million and is part EU funded. Relevant suppliers are encouraged to request a PQQ pack via email for further details. This tender presents significant opportunities for communications agencies and service providers in the PR sector to expand their business by engaging with a pioneering energy project. Companies specialising in multimedia content creation, event management, and social media strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project aims to leverage new energy technologies to inform government and regulatory bodies, successful participation can enhance a business's visibility and reputation within the growing energy market landscape. ## Notice We wish to retain a full-service communications agency (or a collaboration of agencies) from November 2017 to March 2020. We are looking for advice on our PR strategy and delivery, with support in a number of specific areas including: * Videos, animations and video diaries * Content creation for a whole range of channels (see below) * Exhibitions and events * PR and media * Webpages and social media This Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire is intended to identify suitable agencies to submit proposals for the tender. Centrica plc's Cornwall Local Energy Market project (LEM) is a (PS19m) part EU funded pioneering initiative involving the development of a virtual marketplace. The trial provides participants (homes and businesses) with a platform to buy and sell energy and flexibility both to the supply networks and the wholesale energy market. The project will also be installing new generation, and energy storage solutions, which will allow us to explore how individuals and businesses interact with the technology. We believe this hugely exciting project will provide major findings that can inform the Government, National Grid and regulators about how the UK can best develop new and effective markets for flexible energy. Further details, including a short film, are available on our website: https://www.centrica.com/about-us/what-we-do/distributed-energy-and-power/building-new-energy-future. Additional information: Cornwall LEM is an ERDF funded project and as such operates under national procurement rules. To request a PQQ pack, please send an email with this number in the subject title: LEM 016. Your request will be dealt with within one working day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5c020f-d625-4d1f-8f72-3f79f2c80874 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Pre-qualification Questionnaire to determine suitable suppliers to invite to Tender | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 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 | CENTRICA PLC | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Sep 2017 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5c020f-d625-4d1f-8f72-3f79f2c80874 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5c020f-d625-4d1f-8f72-3f79f2c80874 25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.centrica.com/about-us/what-we-do/distributed-energy-and-power/building-new-energy-future - https://www.centrica.com/about-us/what-we-do/distributed-energy-and-power/building-new-energy-future. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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