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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: NHS Property Services
Authority ID:: AA24344
Publication date:: 27 July 2018
Deadline date:: 24 August 2018
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

NHSPS is inviting proposals for a new PR agency to provide strategic communications advice, as well as tactical execution. Services to be provided are a mix of ongoing support, advice and key deliverables.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Property Services

NHS property services Ltd, 99 Gresham street, London, ec2v 7ng, United Kingdom

London

EC2V 7NG

Contact person: Michael Elkins

E-mail: Michael.Elkins@property.nhs.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.property.nhs.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://nhspropertyservices.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://nhspropertyservices.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Other: NHS Property Services manage the estate of the NHS in England

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Public relations services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79416000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 625 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

England — The key users of this service will be in London, but there may be requirements for support at other hubs in England.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The duration of the agreement shall be for a period of 3 years with the option of 2 further annual extensions. Extensions shall not be guaranteed and shall be confirmed by NHSPS according to market conditions, Provider performance and NHSPS requirements.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Parent company gurantees may be required in appropriate circumstances. Agreement with NHS Terms and Conditions required

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 24/08/2018

Local time: 17:30

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 27/08/2018

Local time: 09:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Cabinet office