CP2417-23 Public Relations Agency Support for Southern Construction Framework

Concepts

• public relations
• exeter
• winchester
• public relations support
• southern construction framework
• construction frameworks
• related disciplines
• national association of construction frameworks
• construction
• southern

Location

Exeter

Description

Public relations support to Southern Construction Framework (SCF) and National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) commissioned by Devon County Council (DCC) on behalf of the two partner authorities. The 2-year, £55,000 per annum Contract is to provide public relations support to SCF. An additional £12,000 per annum allowance is allocated to provide public relations support for NACF, which will also be commissioned under this contract by DCC. The services required are to guide and influence SCF and NACF in respect of generating a greater tangible profile with both relevant media, influential bodies and influential people in the construction sector and related disciplines as well as any potential bodies that may use the services of SCF and NACF. The contract is for the delivery of services in compliance with the specification for the stated fixed annual budgets. Budget allocations may be varied for any period of extension, with any change being made in accordance with the Change Control procedure set out in the Conditions of Contract. SCF reserves the right to remove the allocation for NACF from this contract in its entirety giving three months’ notice to the Supplier. In addition to the services set out in the specification SCF may on occasion wish to source additional activities (e.g., event management, social media management) at defined day rates. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three periods of two years each.

Renewal Options

The contract may be extended by up to three periods of 24 months each (total period of possible extension 72 months)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79416000 - Public relations services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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