--- title: "Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWEED FORUM" published: "2023-06-28" --- # Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy Buyer: TWEED FORUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Tweed Forum, is inviting tenders for the "Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy" project located in Melrose, UK. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £6250. The deadline for submissions is 25th July 2023, and the award period begins on 26th July 2023. This tender, led by Tweed Forum, presents an opportunity for experienced PR agencies to engage in a pioneering multi-million pound revitalisation project for the River Tweed Catchment. Businesses specialising in PR and communications services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement, focusing on media relations strategies and fostering positive project awareness and coverage across various platforms. ## Notice Destination Tweed is a unique multi-million pound source-to-sea river revitalisation project led by Tweed Forum and involving multiple partners and funders. The Destination Tweed team are seeking an experienced, creative, results-driven PR agency to create and deliver a communications strategy in support of its activities over the next 4 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Destination Tweed is a unique multi-million pound source-to-sea river revitalisation project led by Tweed Forum and involving multiple partners and funders. The Destination Tweed team are seeking an experienced, creative, results-driven PR agency to create and deliver a communications strategy in support of its activities over the next 4 years. The focus of this tender is on media relations activity to raise awareness of the Destination Tweed project and the various elements contained within it. The agency will be required to: - Research, develop and deliver yearly PR campaigns targeting key target groups as the project progresses - Work with the project partners to ensure consistency of messaging and a collaborative approach to message dissemination - Maximise opportunities for local, regional and national coverage across a variety of outlets; print, broadcast and online - Create and maintain a positive profile for the project - Prepare Destination Tweed team members for broadcast interviews with media Q&As - Coordinate responses to reactive enquiries - Provide sound advice and appropriate responses should any issues arise - Provide monthly and annual reports detailing activity and results It is expected that client contact will be regular and frequent. Renewal: An initial three-month trial period will be required. As this project is subject to external funding, the PR contract reviewed annually. Extension will be on an annual basis subject to mutual agreement and subject to review of project needs and available budget. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482184 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,250 | | Lots value | £6,250 | | 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 | TWEED FORUM | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482184 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482184&idx=1 28th June 2023 - Destination Tweed Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482184 Destination Tweed - Communications / PR Support Services Consultancy - Destination Tweed is a unique multi-million pound source-to-sea river revitalisation project led by Tweed Forum and involving multiple partners and funders. The Destination Tweed team are seeking an experienced, creative, results-driven PR agency to create and deliver a communications strategy in support of its activities over the next 4 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.tweedforum.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=736778 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://wwwpubliccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736778.json.