--- title: "ACCESS - Communications & Engagement Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-23" --- # ACCESS - Communications & Engagement Service Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8823a1f0-aeed-45b0-bbe8-b229ebcd1f02.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is procuring on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Funds for the contract titled "ACCESS - Communications & Engagement Service" in the Public relations services category. The contract, starting on 1st January 2024, is for a four-year period with a possible extension of two years. Interested parties must submit tender returns by 14.00 hrs on Friday 29th September 2023. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a total contract value of GBP 500,000. This tender from Hampshire County Council presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in communications and engagement services to support the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Funds. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to bid for this contract. The geographical location for this opportunity is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a deadline for tender submissions on 29th September 2023. ## Notice Hampshire County Council, procuring on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Funds, is seeking to appoint a suitably skilled, knowledgeable and experienced organisation to provide the Pool with communications and engagement support with the press, Government and other external agencies across a variety of channels. The Contract will commence on 1st January 2024 and will be for a period of four years with the option to extend for a further two years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Friday 29th September 2023. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85de1636-d6c1-4ccd-b59a-00521e5196ad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85de1636-d6c1-4ccd-b59a-00521e5196ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85de1636-d6c1-4ccd-b59a-00521e5196ad 23rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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