Published date: 21 November 2019

This notice was replaced on 6 March 2020

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

Awarded contract (published 6 March 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Public relations consultancy services - 79416200

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0 to £58,000

Procurement reference

2019ICO00126

Published date

21 November 2019

Closing date

10 December 2019

Contract start date

6 January 2020

Contract end date

5 January 2021

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?

No

Description

The Information Commissioners Office requires a provider of specialist communications strategic advice and support, working under instruction from the Deputy CEO and the Corporate Communications department, to provide services including:

Support to identify strategic communications gaps and priorities and any associated planning;

Support to develop and draft communications strategies and plans and any associated planning;

Media relations coaching, rehearsal and feedback - to encompass print / web and live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews - for the Executive Team, senior members of the Commissioner's staff and such of the Commissioner's employees as notified from time to time;

Detailed analysis of the Commissioner's press coverage;

Media horizon scanning and analysis against the Commissioner's strategic priorities, risks and opportunities;

Monthly written media analysis for senior Commissioner's staff, including presenting the analysis by phone/video or in person.

The provider must be willing to work in an ad hoc capacity, sometimes on short notice to support the Deputy CEO and Corporate Communications directorate at busy times.

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NA8J8S2YGA

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
SK9 5AF
England

Email

procurement@ico.org.uk