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title: "GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project"
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# GB-Epping: Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d157a0d3-3915-4fca-a627-6887ebe40574

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project. The tender, titled "Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications Services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Project," falls under the industry category of Advertising campaign services. The procurement method is an Open Procedure. The tender period ends on 26th October 2022, and the contract period spans from 14th December 2022 to 13th March 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs that specialise in PR, Communications, Marketing, and Engagement services to grow their business. Businesses offering media expertise, political counsel, and community engagement practices are well-suited to compete. As the initial contract is for 24 months with a budget of up to £35,000 annually, there is potential for extension for a further 18 months. The buying organization is Epping Forest District Council, located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension. The maximum annual budget available for this service is PS35,000 or pro-rata of for part year. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5feb5b9-3725-427f-a7b2-5c69d45105a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5feb5b9-3725-427f-a7b2-5c69d45105a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5feb5b9-3725-427f-a7b2-5c69d45105a7
  23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Epping:-Provision-of-Public-Relations,-Engagement-and-Communications-Services-for-the-Harlow-and-Gilston-Garden-Town-Project/N846QFQYX4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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