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title: "Police and Crime Commissioner Media and Communication Services"
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# Police and Crime Commissioner Media and Communication Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b84aca26-a108-4603-9ef8-24e0cb98d47f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is seeking media and communication services through a tender for the project titled "Police and Crime Commissioner Media and Communication Services," with a contract duration of 42 months starting from 1 June 2017. The procurement is classified under public relations consultancy services and was awarded on 8 May 2017 with a total contract value of £200,000, where the minimum value was set at £160,000. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28 March 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in media and communication, especially those with experience in the policing sector and public sector communications. Organisations that provide services such as public relations, crisis management, strategic campaign development, and digital communications are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the comprehensive nature of the requirements for a 24/7 service, both large firms and SMEs with relevant qualifications may find lucrative opportunities to expand their involvement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, is seeking professional support to manage and deliver media and communications on behalf of himself, the Deputy Commissioner and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire. This contract is expected to cover a 42 month period, commencing on 1 June 2017. Specifically, the Commissioner is keen to secure such support from an organisation with prior experience in the provision of effective communications within the policing landscape, including a sound understanding of policing governance. In addition, the organisation must have expertise in handling communications for the wider public sector. The requirement is for a comprehensive 24/7 service to include public relations and crisis management, copywriting, website management, design, internal communications, newsletter creation, feature placement, strategic campaign management and development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b3275-704f-4beb-9f71-1972d9f7e131 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,600 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE |
| Locality | RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BETTER TIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2017 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b3275-704f-4beb-9f71-1972d9f7e131

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780b3275-704f-4beb-9f71-1972d9f7e131
  28th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19280&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/37280
  User / Company

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