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title: "TD1163 - Provision of a Communication Consultant"
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# TD1163 - Provision of a Communication Consultant

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f96234-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Derby City Council is seeking proposals for the role of Communication Consultant, under an open procurement process classified under public relations services. The tender was published on 5th October 2016, with the submission deadline for documentation set for 15:00 on 27th October 2016, and responses due by 14:00 on 28th October 2016. The contract is valued at £32,700 and is planned to commence on 1st December 2016, lasting until 1st June 2017. The services are required in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the communications and public relations sector to expand their reach and offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to council communications would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with Derby City Council can provide a vital platform for firms looking to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the supply of consultancy services in respect of Council Communications Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 27 October 2016. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 28 October 2016. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3957ed5-fb7b-48ab-97b2-c55e4ca1d400 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,200 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCH COMMUNICATIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2016 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3957ed5-fb7b-48ab-97b2-c55e4ca1d400
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bee7a95-a361-45f7-b151-378f0435e348

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3957ed5-fb7b-48ab-97b2-c55e4ca1d400
  22nd November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bee7a95-a361-45f7-b151-378f0435e348
  5th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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