Published date: 22 August 2020

This notice was replaced on 28 October 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 October 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Marketing management consultancy services - 79413000

  • Public relations services - 79416000

Location of contract

East Midlands, East of England, South East

Value of contract

£30,000 to £41,500

Procurement reference

CPD/004/121/094

Published date

22 August 2020

Closing date

14 September 2020

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 October 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

MHCLG is seeking to procure a specialist engagement consultant to support the Government in developing a comprehensive approach to engaging local audiences (both stakeholder groups and the public) throughout the development of a Spatial Framework for Oxford-Cambridge Arc.
MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies.

MHCLG is using the Bravo eTendering portal to run this procurement. Further information can be found at https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk under the project title "ITT: itt_83 - CPD/004/121/094; MHCLG - Engagement strategy development for OxCam Arc Spatial Framework".

Register for a free account at https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk
Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are procurement processes open to any registered supplier).
• Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
• Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page.
• This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box
Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to:
• 'Create Response', or,
• 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).

You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the Authority and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

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MHCLG is using the Bravo eTendering portal to run this procurement. Further information can be found at https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Rob Hardman

Address

Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street
LONDON
SW1P 4DF
England

Email

robert.hardman@communities.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government