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title: "SOWEC Communications Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764854"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-06-26"
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# SOWEC Communications Support

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764854

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "SOWEC Communications Support" contract is being managed by Crown Estate Scotland. The procurement is in the services category and is at the award stage. The deadline for bids was on 31st May 2024, with a contract value of £100,000. The contract involves providing communications support to the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the communications sector, to engage with and support SOWEC projects. Companies adept at coordinating media releases, managing communication channels, and maintaining branding assets are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested businesses should align with the specified selection criteria, meeting requirements such as previous experience and financial capabilities, to be successful in this contracting process.

## Notice

This contract is to provide a package of communications support to Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).The contract will be managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) who currently provide the PMO function for SOWEC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to provide a package of communications support to SOWEC, made up of the following requirements: 1. Convene a SOWEC Communications expert group bringing together communications professionals from both public (Scottish Government and agencies) and private sector (developers and industry bodies) to coordinate and provide input to SOWEC communications activity (at least 3 meetings/yr). 2. Review and update as necessary the existing SOWEC Communication and Engagement Plan. 3. Coordinate SOWEC media releases, statements and respond to requests liaising with stakeholders (including Scottish Government) as required. These are likely to include: a. Proactive announcements in relation to specific SOWEC initiatives and projects (around 10/yr) b. Reactive comments on industry activity (for example, policy changes, CfD results, supply chain news) (around 10/yr) 4. Manage and add content to SOWEC communication channels, specifically to the SOWEC part of the Offshore Wind Scotland website (managed by HIE), and SOWEC LinkedIn page (2-3 posts/month). 5. Maintain and update as necessary a set of consistent SOWEC branding assets (presentation and document templates) 6. Maintain and update as necessary a set of SOWEC branded event assets 7. Coordinate SOWEC attendance and participation in key industry events as agreed in the Engagement Plan (likely 5-8 a year). Additional costs in relation to event attendance should be agreed in advance, with reference to an agreed day rate. 8. Other reasonable communications tasks as identified by SOWEC or PM0. 9. Align with, and provide support to ongoing Strategic Investment Model (SIM) communication activity as required 10. Deliver an SOWEC annual reception event at the Scottish Parliament (subject to Parliamentary availability). 11. Produce an annual review of SOWEC activity. 12. Participate in the SOWEC Project Management Office (PMO) meeting (bi-weekly online). 13. Provide updates to the SOWEC meetings (every 6 weeks alternating online/in-person).

Options: There is an option to extend for a further 12 months after the initial 12 month contract period. The estimated contract value is 50,000 GBP per annum, so the 100,000 GBP estimated value includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: This tender will be for a period of one year, with an option to extend for an additional one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508345 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,800 |

## 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 | N/A |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508345
- 30 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504176

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=3
  30th April 2024 - The Terms and Conditions that will apply to this Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=4
  30th April 2024 - Technical (Quality) Questionnaire for completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=5
  30th April 2024 - Cost Template for Completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=6
  30th April 2024 - Tender Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=1
  30th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504176&idx=2
  30th April 2024 - SOWEC Comms & Engagement Plan (as agreed Sept 2023)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504176
  SOWEC Communications Support - This contract is to provide a package of communications support to Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).The contract will be managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) who currently provide the PMO function for SOWEC.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508345
  SOWEC Communications Support - This contract is to provide a package of communications support to Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).The contract will be managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) who currently provide the PMO function for SOWEC.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764854

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