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title: "Strategic Communications, Engagement & Public Affairs Support for Mid & East Antrim Borough Council"
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# Strategic Communications, Engagement & Public Affairs Support for Mid & East Antrim Borough Council

Buyer: MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cada

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## Summary

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is conducting a tender process for the provision of strategic communications, engagement, and public affairs support. The title of the tender is "Strategic Communications, Engagement & Public Affairs Support for Mid & East Antrim Borough Council," classified under marketing services, and falls within the services procurement category. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any qualified business to participate. The tender is located in Ballymena, United Kingdom, with the bidding period ending on 30th July 2021. The estimated contract value is £140,000 with an initial period of one year, plus an option for an additional year upon review.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the marketing services sector, particularly those specialising in public relations, strategic communication, and consulting services. Companies that have a proven track record of developing innovative communication strategies, managing public affairs, and engaging effectively with various stakeholders, including local governments, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to enhance the council's reputation and stakeholder engagement, making it an attractive prospect for organisations seeking to expand their influence and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council ('the Council') invites tenders from suitably qualified companies to provide a comprehensive range of strategic integrated communications, public relations and public affairs services and support across a range of business functions in order to help add value to the organisation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to enhance the image and reputation of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and to give confidence to citizens and customers, it is essential that the organisation handles the media landscape effectively. Council consistently promotes positive news stories affecting the Mid and East Antrim Borough, however, there is an opportunity to add further value to the organisation through additional support for the Communications Team. The successful applicant will assist Council in capturing and engaging new audiences. Estimated budget is approximately PS6,000 per month, for a period of one year from award (with an option for a further year following review). 4. Detailed Requirements 1. Assist with the development of innovative and bespoke strategies, bringing a strong background in public affairs, and key industry/local government contacts. 2. Will increase stakeholder engagement by influencing, creating and securing opportunities for Council at regional, national and international levels. 3. Support with positioning Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as champions of local government transformation, setting the benchmark at a regional level and establishing the Council as a leading local authority in Northern Ireland and the UK. 4. Assist Council's continued innovation of communications. 5. Strengthen Mid and East Antrim's reputation as an attractive area of investment and assist Council with place-setting. 6. Support with positioning Mid and East Antrim as a key location for Investment and for key Investment and Place initiatives such as the Manufacturing Task Force (MTF), the Belfast Region City Deal. 7. Increase awareness of Council's strategic priorities. 8. The Council does not guarantee any levels of work during the contract period and any work requested will be at the discretion of the Council.

Renewal: 1 further period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000490-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 5EJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Castle Demesne |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANYON COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000490-2022
- 21 Jul 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017260-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/

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