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title: "Enterprising Barnsley - PR Services"
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# Enterprising Barnsley - PR Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f275575c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking submissions for a tender titled "Enterprising Barnsley - PR Services," which is aimed at providing public relations support to the Enterprising Barnsley Team. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on public relations services, with an estimated value of £18,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1 March 2016 to 31 March 2017. The tender period for submissions ended on 16 November 2015, and the delivery location is Barnsley, England (postal code S70 2DX). The procurement method employed is an open procedure. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in public relations, particularly those with expertise in strategic communication, media relations, and social media management. Firms that can effectively promote entrepreneurial initiatives and support businesses in various stages of development will find this an ideal chance to expand their portfolio in the Yorkshire region. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, particularly those with a proven track record in PR services aimed at fostering local economic growth.

## Notice

BMBC invite tender submissions from organisations, individuals or consortium that can carry out the proposed activities detailed in this document. The successful applicant will provide PR support for BMBC's Enterprising Barnsley Team. The PR strategy should aim to promote Enterprising Barnsley to the following target markets: Those thinking of setting up their own business in Barnsley (pre - start) Those setting up their own business in Barnsley (start up) New businesses looking for support in Barnsley (new businesses) Established Barnsley based businesses looking for support (existing businesses) Businesses located outside of Barnsley considering relocating (inward investment) The wider Yorkshire commerce press and stakeholders (for example other local authorities) Key publications such as Insider and Estates Gazette We need to appoint a PR specialist that can plan and implement the PR strategy for Enterprising Barnsley. This will include all aspects of PR such as drafting and issuing press releases, social media management, case study production, an Enterprising Barnsley quarterly newsletter and website updates. This tender is for PR services. There is a separate tender for branding, marketing materials and website development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aab88a3-f4d2-4c4d-920c-4384ef19f798 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KATE BETTS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2019 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aab88a3-f4d2-4c4d-920c-4384ef19f798
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97ff97a-b24e-417e-9993-c817115976dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aab88a3-f4d2-4c4d-920c-4384ef19f798
  3rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97ff97a-b24e-417e-9993-c817115976dd
  29th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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