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title: "Geothermal Investigations Communications and Public Engagement Consultancy"
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# Geothermal Investigations Communications and Public Engagement Consultancy

Buyer: RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf15e16c-408a-46fa-969a-b7d630067d32

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## Summary

Ryedale District Council is seeking to contract external consultants for the "Geothermal Investigations Communications and Public Engagement Consultancy". This tender, classified under public relations consultancy services, is part of a restricted procurement method and is currently at the award stage, having been actively awarded to Arch Communications (UK) Ltd. The contract period begins on 14 March 2022 and concludes on 13 September 2022. The tender was open until 21 February 2022 and serves the North Yorkshire region, with specific engagement to identify geothermal heat energy generation opportunities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly those that can craft engaging public engagement strategies. Businesses with experience in environmental consultancy or community engagement will be well-placed to compete. The successful supplier, Arch Communications (UK) Ltd, stands as a benchmark for the capabilities expected by Ryedale District Council, emphasising the need for innovative and interactive communication approaches in this niche market.

## Notice

Ryedale District Council ('the Authority') are seeking to procure external consultants to deliver an engaging and interactive communications and public engagement plan to communicate the work being undertaken to identify geothermal heat energy generation opportunities and potential uses, utilising funding secured from the Heat Network Distribution Unit at BEIS. Further information is contained within Section 2: The Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7943f7-5482-4547-8133-2c22f0a243a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,360 |
| 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 | RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO17 7HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Malton |
| Westminster constituency | Thirsk and Malton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCH COMMUNICATIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7943f7-5482-4547-8133-2c22f0a243a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7943f7-5482-4547-8133-2c22f0a243a8
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40784&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103256
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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