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title: "Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793313"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793313

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## Summary

The procurement process by Clackmannanshire Council involved a tender for a "Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy" aimed at transforming the Council's internal and external engagement and participation strategies. This involved the development of a future-focused communication model to enhance participation and co-design of service delivery models. Taking place in Alloa, located in region UKM72, this tender followed an open procedure, with the contract now awarded and signed as of 27 May 2025. The procurement process was segmented into different stages, starting with the tender stage, followed by the award, and now the contract is active. The total contract value was £48,000, and the main industry category was services, classified under the CPV code 72224000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in communication and engagement strategies, with a particular focus on those capable of promoting internal participation and co-design of alternative service delivery models. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Clark Communications Limited—now the confirmed supplier—are well-suited for such contracts, which require innovative, resilient models that can support the Council's objectives. Businesses with expertise in public services and those experienced in utilising electronic submissions are particularly apt to compete for such contracts, offering potential growth in sectors aiming to collaborate with local authorities on long-term strategic communication initiatives.

## Notice

To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements

Renewal: 4 weeks extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531130 |
| 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 | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CLARK COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531130
- 20 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526426

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526426&idx=1
  20th March 2025 - Standard Terms and Conditions for Consultancy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526426&idx=2
  20th March 2025 - Communications and Engagement ITT to be completed by all candidates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526426
  Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy - To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531130
  Communication and Engagement Strategy Consultancy - To transform the Council's approach to internal and external engagement and participation (including but not exclusively the Be the Future programme) as well as developing a transformed capacity and approach re engagement and participation. Background The Council requires a transformed, resilient, and future-focussed model of internal and external communications. These mechanisms aim to focus more specifically on promoting internal and external participation and co-design and delivery of alternative service delivery models. Additionally, the proposed model will increase the focus on promoting awareness of and celebrating key successes and achievements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793313

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