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title: "Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and Communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town"
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# Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and Communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2f5f5ae-3148-4df5-b9a4-bf2ce16a61ff

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Epping Forest District Council seeking professional services for public relations and communications for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. The tender, identified as MPL/214/1/3410, was awarded with a total contract value of £72,000, commencing on 10th February 2020 and concluding on 9th February 2021. The procurement method was a competitive quotation, targeting services under the CPV classification for public relations services. The tender closed on 9th February 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly those with experience in urban development or local government projects. Suitable competitors include established firms in the public relations sector who can deliver comprehensive communication strategies, enhancing community engagement and stakeholder relations for local authorities and development initiatives.

## Notice

Appointment of Professional Services to Provide Public Relations and communications Services for Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb86169-dacf-48cd-96b9-b0da5541147e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 9 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEWINGTON COMMUNICATIONS; PUTTOCK BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb86169-dacf-48cd-96b9-b0da5541147e
- 21 Jul 2020 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb86169-dacf-48cd-96b9-b0da5541147e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb86169-dacf-48cd-96b9-b0da5541147e
  21st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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