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title: "GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project"
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# GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4409dfa9-49dd-44af-82a7-c236c28fb20a

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project. The contract, with a total value of £115,500, was awarded to Forestville Communications Limited. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure and had a tender period ending on 29th November 2022. The contract period is from 14th December 2022 to 13th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to offer digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing, and Engagement support services. Businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in public relations, advertising, marketing consultancy, and promotional services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract not only requires media expertise but also political counsel, community engagement best practices, and co-design services, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the East of England region.

## 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. The maximum annual budget available for this service is PS35,000 or pro-rata of for part year. 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/19977ba4-df5a-4106-8403-847e47d8f55b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORESTVILLE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19977ba4-df5a-4106-8403-847e47d8f55b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19977ba4-df5a-4106-8403-847e47d8f55b
  19th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=745383155
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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