--- title: "CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-04-06" --- # CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bb681b0-e10f-4ff2-808f-f7e86194e167.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the "CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services," which falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and support. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 20 April 2018, 23:59 (GMT+1). Located in London, the contract has an estimated value of £102,750, and the awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2018, running until 2 November 2020. Interested providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest by contacting the provided email before the deadline. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in media relations, public relations, and communications services. Companies with experience in providing flexible and independent press support, particularly those adept in handling sensitive government-related issues, will be well-suited to compete. The need for 24/7 media coverage and the requirement for skilled personnel creates an environment where both small and medium-sized enterprises could thrive and potentially partner with larger entities within this competitive procurement process. ## Notice It is necessary to retain press support that is independent of government and our sponsoring department (Cabinet Office) as the three bodies supported either regulate or interpret government policy. At times it is necessary to publically voice concerns about those policies or to disagree with the government and/or civil service. There is an on-going need for press office support to either one or more of the bodies, however time demand varies week to week including out of hours cover. Specialist media handling skills are crucial and this service has historically been provided under Contract. It is not feasible to employ a senior part-time press officer on the basis of 24/7 cover where hours worked in any period are not regular or consistent. Similarly the provision of holiday/absence cover would require a second suitably qualified member of staff, which would be unaffordable. The inability to respond effectively to media requests or emerging stories would risk damage to the reputation of the relevant body and lay the government open to criticism on some key proprietary and standards safeguards. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is Friday 13th April 2018 at 11:00 Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f37b02-e6e9-485f-a9ca-ab45539a3f97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 2 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £102,750 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 6 Apr 2018 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f37b02-e6e9-485f-a9ca-ab45539a3f97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f37b02-e6e9-485f-a9ca-ab45539a3f97 6th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a22be70c-f350-4162-aa3f-b6fd8556d489 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f251dde-21dd-472c-a048-783bcff31600 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/818154c9-6164-43b9-8bb1-10d89cda4c9f Appendix C - Terms and Condition - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8a80211-69ec-43c0-ae4b-c2d7f9b0e554 Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998d7537-b62e-473d-8a30-483f3d7cb140 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0626a231-c424-4bfb-aeeb-1f86111371a3 Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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