--- title: "Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-11" --- # Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-711c38b1-8805-4c0f-969f-b1597b12d70c.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Worcestershire 5G PR and Communications Services" contract, which falls under the services category of the wireless telecommunications system industry. The tender period runs until 23rd April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2018 and continue until 29th March 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, indicating a broad invitation for bids. The council, supported by funding from DCMS/Innovate UK for the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme, aims to engage a qualified agency for public relations and communication services throughout the project duration, which began in April 2018. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in public relations management, consultancy services, and telecommunications. Companies that possess experience in managing communication strategies for technology-driven projects or those who have previously worked with local government or enterprise partnerships will be well-poised to compete. This tender could also attract businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to public engagement, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like 5G. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council (WCC) and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) have been successful in securing DCMS/Innovate UK funding for the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme. The funding was granted to Worcestershire County Council as the lead participant in a consortium of 12 partners, comprising of operators, vendors, academia, and industry partners. The Council is now seeking to identify a suitably experienced organisation to deliver PR and Communications Services for the 12 month Programme which commenced in April 2018. It is expected that the start date for the PR and Communications Service will be 1st May 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2018 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 - 11 Apr 2018 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 - 11 Apr 2018 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 - 11 Apr 2018 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 - 11 Apr 2018 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f4e-a3f4-43e2-8dd5-b89e2ad23078 11th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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