Published date: 29 October 2015

This notice was replaced on 29 October 2015

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

Awarded contract (published 3 September 2019)

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 services - 79416000

  • Public relations management services - 79416100

  • Public relations consultancy services - 79416200

Location of contract

S70 2DX

Value of contract

£18,000

Procurement reference

A3RB-DTMR9R-A3RD-CCFF6J

Published date

29 October 2015

Closing date

16 November 2015

Contract start date

1 March 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

BMBC invite tender submissions from organisations, individuals or consortium that can carry out the proposed activities detailed in this document. The successful applicant will provide PR support for BMBC's Enterprising Barnsley Team. The PR strategy should aim to promote Enterprising Barnsley to the following target markets: Those thinking of setting up their own business in Barnsley (pre - start) Those setting up their own business in Barnsley (start up) New businesses looking for support in Barnsley (new businesses) Established Barnsley based businesses looking for support (existing businesses) Businesses located outside of Barnsley considering relocating (inward investment) The wider Yorkshire commerce press and stakeholders (for example other local authorities) Key publications such as Insider and Estates Gazette We need to appoint a PR specialist that can plan and implement the PR strategy for Enterprising Barnsley. This will include all aspects of PR such as drafting and issuing press releases, social media management, case study production, an Enterprising Barnsley quarterly newsletter and website updates. This tender is for PR services. There is a separate tender for branding, marketing materials and website development.

About the buyer

Contact name

Barnsley MBC

Address

Westgate Plaza One
Barnsley
S70 2DX
UK

Telephone

01226 787532

Email

pauljohnson@barnsley.gov.uk