--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Crisis Media Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2022-04-04" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Crisis Media Management Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cc60fc1-2b36-45d1-814e-762f5f2d3061.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Crisis Media Management" to commence on 1 May 2022 for a period of three years, potentially extending until 30 April 2026. This procurement falls within the crisis management services industry and is taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The deadline for submission of tenders is 19 April 2022 at 14:00. The contract, valued between £25,000 and £50,000, will be awarded through an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals. This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in crisis management and media relations. Businesses equipped to offer dedicated media support, including press office services and social media management, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies with experience in handling media during serious incidents could leverage their expertise to meet the Northern Lighthouse Board's requirements effectively. ## Notice The Northern Lighthouse Board is looking to award a contract for the provision of Crisis Media Management to commence 1 May 2022 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend to 30 April 2026. The service to be provided is Crisis Media Management and associated support to NLB, in the event of a serious incident. The successful contractor will be required to be on call 24 hours / 365 days per annum, including leap years. In the event of a serious incident, the contractor will be expected to: *Provide a full press office service with a dedicated phone line for dealing with media enquiries. This will also include management of NLB's social media channels and website. *Advise and support NLB spokespeople on dealing with the media. *Provide a media adviser at the scene or close to the scene of the incident to deal with the media and to provide support to NLB spokespeople. *In addition to the above, the contractor may be required to take part in yearly exercises. These will take place at either NLB's headquarters in Edinburgh or at the Oban Base. Please see example exercise on page 7 of the schedule of requirements *NLB will provide the contractor with key staff contact information and general information about its assets. It will be NLB's responsibility to update this information. The contractor must hold this information on a strictly confidential basis, and it must only be used in the event of incidents or exercises following NLBs written or verbal instructions. Please detail how the information will be stored/managed. *The contractor will be required to hold and update a list of media contacts. *The contractor will be responsible for providing NLB with up-to-date details of their advisors. 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/93649122-ee75-4eaf-b3bf-31d112743c13 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH2 3DA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79430000 - Crisis management services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93649122-ee75-4eaf-b3bf-31d112743c13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93649122-ee75-4eaf-b3bf-31d112743c13 4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=679749867 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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