--- title: "Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a16.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a16.json) ## Summary The Crown Estate Commissioners are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking agencies for public relations services under the tender titled "Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for Public Affairs and Engagement Agency & Corporate Communications Agency." The categories under consideration are public relations services, with activities spread across Lot 1 and Lot 2. The procurement is a part of the services industry and targets the UK region. The tendering process follows a selective procurement method, structured as a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th September 2024, and the second-stage invitation date set for 20th September 2024. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in strategic communications, public affairs, and engagement. Companies adept in public relations or corporate communications management can compete for significant roles in shaping The Crown Estate's engagement strategies and overseeing media relations. Firms experienced in providing comprehensive public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and nuanced media strategies will find this tender suited to their expertise. The agencies selected will have the privilege to influence public perceptions, enhance The Crown Estate’s brand visibility, and drive impactful communication campaigns, potentially leading to extended contracts of up to four years. ## Notice In order to support The Crown Estate strategy we would like to appoint an agency(s) for the following areas: 1) Public Affairs and Engagement agency to support The Crown Estate to build and manage its relationships and activity amongst key stakeholders and across its key markets through its public affairs and engagement activities. This includes Public Affairs, stakeholder engagement utilising a broad range of tactics, policy analysis and development, message development and report writing. 2) Corporate Communications agency to support The Crown Estate to build and manage its reputation amongst key stakeholders and across its key markets through its external communications activities. This includes, but is not limited to, media relations, social media, website, narrative and key message development. The main objectives are to grow reputation by increasing awareness and understanding of the organisation, its role and the impact it has for the nation. ### Lot Information Public Affairs and Engagement Agency We are looking for an agency that can support us in four main ways: * Public Affairs and Engagement Strategy design and delivery aligned with overall business objectives in 1) UK Parliament and Whitehall, 2) English regions and to support and deliver activities in devolved nations outside Welsh Public Affairs agency scope, 3) public bodies, 4) non-Government stakeholders 5) civil society * Strategic and proactive engagement programmes to support business objectives / strategy, and project scopes * Policy analysis and development for property and outside current retained agency scope. Current retained agencies include but are not limited to, Corporate Communications, Welsh Public Affairs, Welsh Strategic Counsel, Strategic Energy Political and Legislative Counsel and Planning consultants. * Production of business reports and innovative supporting materials with supporting engagement programmes. Renewal: Possible 1 + 1 year extension options Corporate Communications Agency Through insights with its key audiences, The Crown Estate has identified that greater understanding and visibility of its brand will lead to greater favourability and credibility to deliver on its strategy. We are looking for an agency that can support us in two main ways: 1) Strategic Corporate Communications advisory - in particular: * Narrative development * Strategic corporate communications counsel, including issues management * Integrated communications campaigns - strategy, content and implementation * CEO and exec team profiling, communications and engagement, including conferences and speaking opportunities * Media Training and leadership coaching * Digital communications strategy * Media analysis and insights 2) PR and social media delivery - support to deliver communications strategies and campaigns including: * Creating materials and content * Selling-in news stories * Managing social media * Media monitoring * Social listening * Securing interviews and speaking opportunities Renewal: Possible 1 + 1 year extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025500-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22120000 - Publications - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025500-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7 - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/63242 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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