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title: "Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town"
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# Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d540a21-20f4-4d05-b376-74b9d979946d

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project. This initiative is considered one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in the UK and is categorised under public relations services in the services industry. The tender was published on 12 April 2022, with a contract period starting from 29 June 2022 and extending until 28 December 2025; the initial contract duration is set for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 18 months. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, with a total estimated value of £322,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, communications, marketing, and community engagement. Firms that can provide a combination of traditional and digital PR, along with strong political counsel and community co-design expertise, will be well-positioned to compete. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in significant developmental projects and contribute to sustainable growth initiatives in the 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c714c86-74cc-420b-80e8-9227fb4ac467 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2022 - 28 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c714c86-74cc-420b-80e8-9227fb4ac467

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c714c86-74cc-420b-80e8-9227fb4ac467
  12th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=683326057
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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