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title: "Media Coaching & Monitoring for the Information Commissioner's Office"
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# Media Coaching & Monitoring for the Information Commissioner's Office

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e86c4f9c-8c29-47b8-974a-fc8575a9f660

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a public procurement process for "Media Coaching & Monitoring", aimed at sourcing expert communications strategic advice and support. This tender falls under the services category, specifically public relations consultancy services, and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2019 and a contract period running from 6th January 2020 to 5th January 2021. The contract is valued at £58,000, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically through the specified platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public relations to engage with a government body. Organisations that can provide tailored media relations coaching, strategic communications support, and analysis of media coverage would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as they may offer innovative approaches and flexibility that can meet the needs of the Information Commissioner's Office effectively.

## Notice

The Information Commissioners Office requires a provider of specialist communications strategic advice and support, working under instruction from the Deputy CEO and the Corporate Communications department, to provide services including: Support to identify strategic communications gaps and priorities and any associated planning; Support to develop and draft communications strategies and plans and any associated planning; Media relations coaching, rehearsal and feedback - to encompass print / web and live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews - for the Executive Team, senior members of the Commissioner's staff and such of the Commissioner's employees as notified from time to time; Detailed analysis of the Commissioner's press coverage; Media horizon scanning and analysis against the Commissioner's strategic priorities, risks and opportunities; Monthly written media analysis for senior Commissioner's staff, including presenting the analysis by phone/video or in person. The provider must be willing to work in an ad hoc capacity, sometimes on short notice to support the Deputy CEO and Corporate Communications directorate at busy times. Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NA8J8S2YGA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c55212-6464-4031-a39c-a07dadae0b88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RHODES MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c55212-6464-4031-a39c-a07dadae0b88
- 21 Nov 2019 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abab5b98-a3a4-4ed1-80fe-6fdc6bc71c01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c55212-6464-4031-a39c-a07dadae0b88
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abab5b98-a3a4-4ed1-80fe-6fdc6bc71c01
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NA8J8S2YGA
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