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title: "Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief"
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published: "2021-06-16"
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# Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9156eaea-bc0b-4b62-8e34-e2407ae11595

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## Summary

Medway Council is currently conducting a procurement process for a PR company to support its bid for the UK City of Culture in 2025, under the title "Medway 2025 UK City of Culture bid - PR brief". The contract falls within the category of business services, specifically targeting the marketing and consulting sectors. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 24 June 2021, while the contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2021 and conclude on 1 July 2022. The total value of the contract is £25,000, and the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public relations, marketing, or related consultancy services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio through association with a significant cultural initiative but also contribute to a high-profile campaign that will resonate on both national and regional levels. The focus on public relations aligns well with agencies looking to expand their client base and visibility in cultural and creative industries.

## Notice

Medway is bidding to be UK City of Culture and is looking to engage a PR company to support with its national and regional campaign from the point of the 2025 competition launch onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3faf212-aa1b-47f6-bf58-a92bc8815809 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3faf212-aa1b-47f6-bf58-a92bc8815809
- 16 Jun 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1b37b9-9378-4783-b1a3-f56a5372a33c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3faf212-aa1b-47f6-bf58-a92bc8815809
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1b37b9-9378-4783-b1a3-f56a5372a33c
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8217f658-b3ce-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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