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title: "Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03246c"
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buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Public Relations, Engagement and Communications services for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03246c

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Public Relations, Engagement, and Communications services related to the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project. This tender is classified under public relations services and falls within the broader category of services. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submission set for 21 April 2022. The anticipated contract value is £322,000, and the initial contract period is 24 months, with an option to extend for up to 18 months, further supporting a long-term engagement strategy in Essex, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations, marketing, and community engagement to grow their business. Businesses that can offer both digital and traditional PR services, alongside political counsel and community co-design expertise, will be well-positioned to compete. With the focus on sustainable development and community involvement in a prominent regeneration project, successful bidders may gain valuable experience and exposure that could lead to further engagements in similar initiatives across the region.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer. The initial contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 18 months through one or more extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to procure digital and traditional PR, Communications, Marketing and Engagement support services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project, one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities for sustainable development of any place in the UK and the second largest growth initiative in the South-East region. These services will not only provide media expertise but give political counsel and insight, and community engagement and co-design best practice to the HGGT project team, which includes a dedicated Comms and Engagement Officer.

Renewal: Either at end of initial period or extended period, subject to availability of funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009737-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Notices will be issued prior to expiry of the initial term of this agreement, or the extension |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| Lots value | £322,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009737-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 18:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007634-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=683326057
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Public-relations-services./36T2K3B94T
- https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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