SOWEC Communications Support

Description

This contract is to provide a package of communications support to Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).The contract will be managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) who currently provide the PMO function for SOWEC. Lot 1: This contract is to provide a package of communications support to SOWEC, made up of the following requirements: 1. Convene a SOWEC Communications expert group bringing together communications professionals from both public (Scottish Government and agencies) and private sector (developers and industry bodies) to coordinate and provide input to SOWEC communications activity (at least 3 meetings/yr). 2. Review and update as necessary the existing SOWEC Communication and Engagement Plan. 3. Coordinate SOWEC media releases, statements and respond to requests liaising with stakeholders (including Scottish Government) as required. These are likely to include: a. Proactive announcements in relation to specific SOWEC initiatives and projects (around 10/yr) b. Reactive comments on industry activity (for example, policy changes, CfD results, supply chain news) (around 10/yr) 4. Manage and add content to SOWEC communication channels, specifically to the SOWEC part of the Offshore Wind Scotland website (managed by HIE), and SOWEC LinkedIn page (2-3 posts/month). 5. Maintain and update as necessary a set of consistent SOWEC branding assets (presentation and document templates) 6. Maintain and update as necessary a set of SOWEC branded event assets 7. Coordinate SOWEC attendance and participation in key industry events as agreed in the Engagement Plan (likely 5-8 a year). Additional costs in relation to event attendance should be agreed in advance, with reference to an agreed day rate. 8. Other reasonable communications tasks as identified by SOWEC or PM0. 9. Align with, and provide support to ongoing Strategic Investment Model (SIM) communication activity as required 10. Deliver an SOWEC annual reception event at the Scottish Parliament (subject to Parliamentary availability). 11. Produce an annual review of SOWEC activity. 12. Participate in the SOWEC Project Management Office (PMO) meeting (bi-weekly online). 13. Provide updates to the SOWEC meetings (every 6 weeks alternating online/in-person).