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title: "GB-Gosport: OPA/T702 Supply of Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot"
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# GB-Gosport: OPA/T702 Supply of Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot

Buyer: OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7de77ea-5096-4397-ad55-fb556cb8769b

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking to procure Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for the Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot Tank Farm Project, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the Public Relations Consultancy Services category (CPV code 79416200). The procurement method is an open procedure, now at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 10th December 2024 and end on 1st September 2028, with a total value estimated at £1,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications consultancy and community engagement support services. Given the contract's focus, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, although all selection will be based solely on the set procurement criteria. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate closely with the Oil and Pipelines Agency, enhancing their profile and expertise while contributing to an important community-focused project. This opportunity is ideal for firms equipped to manage and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies within the public sector.

## Notice

The OPA have a requirement for Communications Consultancy and Community Engagement Support Services for the Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot (OFD) Tank Farm Project to enable effective and consistent community engagement and communication. It is in accordance with the Oil and Pipelines Agency's (OPA's) Stakeholder Engagement Communications Strategy. 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/d5eab006-a5c2-48be-99b8-8dcfcc8f01b1 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Forton |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eab006-a5c2-48be-99b8-8dcfcc8f01b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eab006-a5c2-48be-99b8-8dcfcc8f01b1
  20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Gosport:-OPA/T702-Supply-of-Communications-Consultancy-and-Community-Engagement-Support-Services-for-Thanckes-Oil-Fuel-Depot/393CJ6G4U6
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