--- title: "CCCO18A25 - Committee on Standards in Public Life: Tender for Press Officer contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-06-18" --- # CCCO18A25 - Committee on Standards in Public Life: Tender for Press Officer contract Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44c7d7b-d068-4940-9512-858073872914.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is inviting tenders for a contract valued at £180,000 for the provision of press officer services, as part of the Committee on Standards in Public Life's initiative. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 11:00 on 5th July 2018. The contract is aimed at delivering communication advice on ethical standards issues and is expected to commence on 1st August 2018, lasting for three years. This opportunity falls under the marketing management consultancy services category and extends to various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in public relations consultancy and communications management. Companies with expertise in reputation management, strategic communication planning, and immediate media handling would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate, making this an excellent chance for qualified firms to expand their client base and enhance their business profile in the public sector. ## Notice CSPL requires press and communications advice and support on ethical standards issues that are complex, substantial and high profile. We need expert communication advice both for our longer-term strategy and for front-line immediate media handling, with a focus on reputation management. We need press advice that understands the context in which we operate. Forward communications planning and immediate response to press inquiries as required. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 11:00 05/07/2018. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c13711b-e70f-4a01-8be9-59073df6dad7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2018 at 10:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c13711b-e70f-4a01-8be9-59073df6dad7 - 18 Jun 2018 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c13711b-e70f-4a01-8be9-59073df6dad7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c13711b-e70f-4a01-8be9-59073df6dad7 18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2811150-b8f4-4edf-b2fe-7dd69e214094 CCCO18A25- Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21fe11cc-2851-4ff5-9ad1-ba244a1edae8 CCCO18A25- Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cfb140f-0168-40d2-82f6-6507134493a1 CCCO18A25- Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bc64e79-6f2e-46c3-8921-afc3718b94e0 CCCO18A25- Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70dce115-35e6-42e6-b081-cf4511ed6ce5 CCCO18A25- Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7c19f03-c573-4db2-b8f3-3f4c34b79e79 CCCO18A25- Invitation To Tender - v1.0 ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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