--- title: "C1017A : London Regional Adoption - Communications Workstream Lead" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON COUNCILS" published: "2018-04-30" --- # C1017A : London Regional Adoption - Communications Workstream Lead Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feb5d936-a983-4305-af06-4c4d8d6cc30b.json) ## Summary The London Councils is inviting tenders for the position of Communications Workstream Lead, targeting services related to research and development. This opportunity is located in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period set to begin on 13th November 2017 and conclude on 28th February 2018. The procurement method has been classified as a direct approach, specifically a single tender action which is below the threshold of £25,000. The deadline for submission is 10th November 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in communications and engagement services. Businesses that excel in developing communication strategies and managing stakeholder engagement will find this contract particularly suitable. Competing in this tender could enhance visibility and reputation within the public sector, potentially paving the way for future contracts with local councils and other governmental bodies. ## Notice London Councils is seeking a Communication Workstream Lead to run the communications and engagement workstream. The work will initially be confirmed until the end of February 2018, with the possibility of extension in the case if hosting arrangements require this. Additional information: Question raised 6/11/17 QUESTION Are you able to confirm the duration of the contract? On page two it states that the work will 'initially be confirmed until the end of February 2018', but on page 5 (under point three) there is a reference to a communications plan running between 'now and August'. Furthermore, under the objectives, point three refers to a sessions 'every three months' and point four to a briefing 'at the end of each phase of development', which would appear to be limited to one session and one briefing if the contract runs from November to February- ANSWER The communication plan should run until the end of February. - On a briefing, it will be as required and either at the end of each phase (as determined by the overall project lead) or every three months at the least. It would be anticipate that there would be several between now and end of February. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf077b67-c79b-4559-b81e-243cc705aead | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | LONDON COUNCILS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PACT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2018 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf077b67-c79b-4559-b81e-243cc705aead - 7 Nov 2017 at 10:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d253bd7b-9af6-4cbc-85f1-e8c138c8ec6f - 27 Oct 2017 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d253bd7b-9af6-4cbc-85f1-e8c138c8ec6f - 27 Oct 2017 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d253bd7b-9af6-4cbc-85f1-e8c138c8ec6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf077b67-c79b-4559-b81e-243cc705aead 30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d253bd7b-9af6-4cbc-85f1-e8c138c8ec6f 7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2a0c705-a673-413f-90e4-93bdbeea16e0 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da30015c-8867-4f32-8184-a3d5b6701325 FOI Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3ef1e4f-180a-4108-93e7-2cff2c3f50c0 Equal Opportunities policy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd4ad7fd-c79c-4e20-9164-91f62d90f7d6 Equal Opportunities Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7281d58f-905e-49d3-a82f-baec433f242c Costing Table - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4253cec5-a808-41cb-8c03-eb266b1d2743 Term and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1e530dd-0b8e-4ede-8336-d1977a51b055 Check List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bda3836-3694-4fcb-9351-e5420192c138 Terms and Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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