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title: "CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0424ce"
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# CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0424ce

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## Summary

The Devon County Council has issued a tender for public relations agency support within the Southern Construction Framework. This 2-year contract, valued at £640,000, aims to enhance the profile of SCF and NACF in the construction sector. The deadline for submissions is 19th January 2024, with the award period starting on the same day.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses offering public relations services targeting the construction industry. Interested parties can access detailed information about this tender on the procurement portal. The contract allows for extensions up to 6 years, providing long-term potential for firms looking to expand their presence in this sector.

## Notice

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, PS55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional PS12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months' notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, PS55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional PS12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months' notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each.

Options: The contract may be extended by up to three periods of 24 months each (total period of possible extension 72 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036471-2023 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | £640,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036471-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.hants.gov.uk/

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