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title: "Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services"
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# Key Cities Policy and Media Support Services

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923a34d0-0569-4cde-af91-bb7f58164e3f

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## Summary

The Salford City Council is seeking policy and media support services for the Key Cities network to enhance their visibility and influence. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services, with a total contract value of £320,000. The tender deadline is set for October 4, 2023, and the contract period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, based in England. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This opportunity from the Salford City Council presents a chance for businesses offering public relations services to engage with the Key Cities initiative. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process to support the strategic goals of the Key Cities network. The contract period of three years provides stability for the chosen supplier, ING Media, to deliver impactful services and contribute to the growth and influence of Key Cities over the specified timeframe.

## Notice

Key Cities is the UK's fast-growing city leadership network. With a current membership of 29 cities spanning the length and breadth of England and Wales and a collective population of over 6.5 million, Key Cities is the recognised democratic and authentic voice of urban Britain. On behalf of Key Cities, Salford City Council intends to commission policy and media support services to underpin an increase in awareness and influence of Key Cities activity. Tender documents are available electronically on the Chest (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register), project ref DN679150.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9911ab05-9653-4bbf-aa76-0aa202801424 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINTON |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ING MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9911ab05-9653-4bbf-aa76-0aa202801424
- 4 Sep 2023 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e7c638-e1dd-4cda-811e-03fd8c095b3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9911ab05-9653-4bbf-aa76-0aa202801424
  5th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e7c638-e1dd-4cda-811e-03fd8c095b3e
  4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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