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title: "External Communication Co-ordinator - Barrow Borough Council"
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# External Communication Co-ordinator - Barrow Borough Council

Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3107131-3cbf-4954-ab99-ec4b6412626c

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## Summary

Barrow in Furness Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the position of External Communication Co-ordinator. This procurement process, categorised under miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV code 79900000), is set to run until 30th June 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2021 and concluding on 3rd July 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers. The service will be required to be delivered in Barrow in Furness, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, communications, and content marketing. Companies with expertise in managing press inquiries and utilising social media platforms effectively will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and potential partnerships within the public sector. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio while contributing to the enhancement of the Barrow Borough Council brand and its communications strategy.

## Notice

Barrow Borough Council is seeking to appoint a provider to co-ordinate and manage all aspects of external communications for Barrow Borough Council and related brands. The provider will be experienced in content management, handling press inquiries and the use of social media as a positive means of communication. The provider will also give professional support to Council officers to build capacity and will oversee all external and internal communications activity. The provider will deliver a structured PR and content marketing campaign to positively project the Barrow Borough Council brand and to reach the target demographic of customers through a mix of content tailored for appropriate platforms across news, industry and lifestyle brands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253081e8-0a13-4d5d-8d7e-47f3f9e374b1 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 3 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA14 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253081e8-0a13-4d5d-8d7e-47f3f9e374b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253081e8-0a13-4d5d-8d7e-47f3f9e374b1
  8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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