--- title: "Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND" published: "2021-09-20" --- # Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Crown Estate Scotland, which is seeking consultancy services for developing a Digital Communications Strategy. This tender, identified as CES-ITT-2021-08-04, falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period has officially ended as of August 31, 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £16,000, was signed on September 17, 2021, with completion anticipated to commence shortly thereafter. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in digital communications and strategy development. Businesses that focus on enhancing brand recognition and effective communication strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the substantial objectives outlined by the Crown Estate Scotland, companies capable of delivering innovative digital solutions and performance evaluation methods are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for business growth. ## Notice Consultancy services to carry out a review for Crown Estate Scotland of our digital communications requirements to develop a strategy to achieve the objectives stated in the ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Crown Estate Scotland has the following communication objectives to address: - Increase name recognition for Crown Estate Scotland - Increase awareness of what we do, how we do it, and the benefits delivered to Scotland. - Increased recognition of our people-centered, partnership-based approach Crown Estate Scotland needs the services of a consultant or agency to advise on: - How it can best use digital tools to help achieve these objectives - What kinds of content are most effective for awareness raising - A robust approach to monitoring and evaluation which, where possible, tracks the outcomes of digital activity in addition to the initial reach / engagement of activity - How any recommendations related to the above could be scaled to fit different levels of resource. Options: The contract will run for an initial three months from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up nine months at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland and subject to satisfactory performance, available funding and strategic fit with the priorities of Crown Estate Scotland. Renewal: The contract will run for an initial three months from the date of signing the agreement, with the option to extend for up nine months at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland and subject to satisfactory performance, available funding and strategic fit with the priorities of Crown Estate Scotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428034 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | £20,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9GL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WEBER SHANDWICK SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428034 - 17 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424574 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424574&idx=1 17th August 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424574 Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services - Consultancy services to carry out a review for Crown Estate Scotland of our digital communications requirements to develop a strategy to achieve the objectives stated in the ITT. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428034 Digital Communications Strategy consultancy services - Consultancy services to carry out a review for Crown Estate Scotland of our digital communications requirements to develop a strategy to achieve the objectives stated in the ITT. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664141 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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