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title: "PR Support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign for Ashford Borough Council"
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# PR Support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign for Ashford Borough Council

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f196e0a8-4905-4b77-ba11-ebebb4247d21

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for PR support in the delivery of an inward investment marketing campaign. The tender was published on 23rd October 2017 and is set to run from 1st December 2017 to 1st December 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a value of £56,000 for public relations consultancy services, aimed at promoting Ashford as a desirable location for investment, work, and tourism. The tender closed on 13th November 2017, and although the procurement stage is complete, the results are actively available.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for PR agencies, especially those that specialise in public relations and marketing. Businesses capable of executing proactive media relations campaigns and engaging with national and trade media would find this tender particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar tenders that align with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their influence and client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council are looking to appoint a PR agency to support a campaign to raise the profile of Ashford as a place to invest, work, live and visit. They will be expected to support the Council to achieve our aims and the specific inward investment marketing campaign objectives. The successful PR agency will deliver a proactive two year media relations programme targeting key national and trade media, which not only supports the inward investment marketing campaign, but also promotes the wide range of services that the Council provides. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd676d5-61f1-489f-ac15-fb610c151913 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS HARVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd676d5-61f1-489f-ac15-fb610c151913
- 23 Oct 2017 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ec3063-2fe1-4789-b019-12cca2388303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd676d5-61f1-489f-ac15-fb610c151913
  1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ec3063-2fe1-4789-b019-12cca2388303
  23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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