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title: "Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town"
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# Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42fe5789-75e1-49ac-9bcf-76ae1adfd10a

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project, a significant regeneration initiative in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with a total contract value of £322,000, and the procurement is classified as an open procedure. The tender period ends on 21st April 2022, with a contract duration of 24 months starting on 29th June 2022, and an option for extension of up to 18 months.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on public relations and communications services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can offer both digital and traditional media expertise, alongside political counsel and community engagement strategies, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in shaping communications for a notable growth initiative in the UK, providing significant potential for business expansion and long-term collaboration.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30acad4-1c2a-4bef-88c4-a97f85fab770 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2022 - 28 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30acad4-1c2a-4bef-88c4-a97f85fab770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30acad4-1c2a-4bef-88c4-a97f85fab770
  21st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Public-relations-services./36T2K3B94T
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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