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title: "Provision of Communications Support to the Sheffield City Region Devolution Consultation Process"
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# Provision of Communications Support to the Sheffield City Region Devolution Consultation Process

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c641b10b-6dcb-4700-a94e-5b212e62cfdc

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Communications Support to the Sheffield City Region Devolution Consultation Process." This opportunity falls under the services industry and encompasses crucial consultancy tasks to ensure effective communication of the consultation to residents and businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender was published on 27 April 2017 and had a closing date for submissions on 12 May 2017. The total contract value is set at £40,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 June 2017 and concluding on 25 August 2017. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in consultancy services related to communication strategies. Businesses specialising in public relations, marketing, or community engagement will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and capabilities. By effectively communicating the devolution consultation, successful bidders can contribute to regional development while enhancing their reputation and networking within the public sector.

## Notice

The Sheffield City Region wishes to appoint an agency to ensure that the consultation is effectively communicated to residents and businesses across the area. Section 5 of the ITT sets out the full details of our requirements including actions that have been identified by the team and its partners. For each activity item, the bidder is asked to clearly state whether they can achieve the outcome and specify how they would deliver it and demonstrate experience in delivering the kind of activity. Additional information: All RFQ documents are available through the Yortender procurement portal (www.yortender.co.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68 |
| 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 | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 25 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,305 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPB COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 31 May 2017 at 07:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68
- 28 Apr 2017 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68
- 28 Apr 2017 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68
- 27 Apr 2017 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ad7cac-6fab-4a20-b9f5-83a078e86e68
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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