--- title: "Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LIMITED" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications Buyer: FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163.json) ## Summary Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for Public Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications support services, a contract awarded on 29th November 2024, in Port Glasgow, Scotland (UKM83). The tender was initiated as an open procedure under the services category, with procurement milestones including the submission deadline on 30th August 2024 and award commencement on 1st September 2024. The procurement involved the development and delivery of an integrated communications strategy to support Ferguson Marine's business plan, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, and internal communication, managed by the awarded supplier, Muckle Media, with the contract set to run until 31st August 2026, with potential for one-year renewals. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in public relations and communications. Businesses specialising in media relations, strategic counsel, stakeholder engagement, and social media management are well-suited to compete for future renewals or similar contracts. The comprehensive scope of services, from managing reactive media enquiries to developing branded communications materials, allows such businesses to leverage their expertise, foster relationships with high-profile clients like Ferguson Marine, and enhance their portfolio with public sector engagements. ## Notice Procurement of Public Relations, Public Affairs and Communications support services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Develop and deliver an integrated Communications Strategy that supports Ferguson Marine's business plan Robust Press Office service including evening and weekend cover, managing reactive enquiries efficiently and effectively Proactive Media Relations around milestones, business updates and news Media monitoring and sharing relevant press coverage Provide Senior Strategic Counsel and reputation management advice to the CEO, Accountable Officer, FMPG Board and Senior Leadership Team Support effective liaison with the Scottish Government sponsor team and other stakeholders including updates to relevant committees Develop and deliver an effective stakeholder engagement strategy including community, industry and political outreach Conduct horizon scanning and provide Ferguson Marine with regular insight on emerging political and industry developments Manage all Social Media, especially LinkedIn channel - content development and community management Manage the FMPG website ensuring information is kept up to date and accurate including uploading news stories and updates Manage and maintain suite of branded communications materials for events, community outreach and industry engagement. This includes video, presentations, and event collateral and merchandise Manage and support a Public Affairs strategy, including media training for press interviews and Committee appearances Support delivery of internal Employee Engagement communication activity Regular reporting and evaluation including fortnightly/monthly meetings with the Ferguson Marine contract lead Renewal: One year rolling renewal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519298 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LIMITED | | Locality | PORT GLASGOW | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA14 5NG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MUCKLE MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519298 - 2 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511206 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511206&idx=1 2nd August 2024 - Supplier Contract FMPG2024-005 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511206&idx=2 2nd August 2024 - Invitation to Tender - FMPG2024-005 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511206 Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications - Procurement of Public Relations, Public Affairs and Communications support services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519298 Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications - Procurement of Public Relations, Public Affairs and Communications support services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fergusonmarine.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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