Award of Professional Writing Services Contract for Housing Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Professional Writing Services Contract for Housing Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Awarded 05 Nov 2018
Awarded05 Nov 2018
Value£30,250.00
SupplierMichele Smith Communications Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y ago12mo term
Awarded 5 Nov 2018Expired 4 Nov 2019
About
Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Michele Smith Communications Ltd for professional writing services to support its Housing Service, which serves 5,000 households.
The contract covers three areas: website content, script development for short videos, and training/knowledge sharing through face-to-face sessions and guidance notes.
The service includes individual support for complex correspondence and report writing, face-to-face training for officers on effective writing, follow-on one-to-one support, and production of guidance notes.
The contract value is £30,250.
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