Tender

Corporate PR Agency

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is initiating a tender for a "Corporate PR Agency" to enhance its position as a leading expert in location data. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and the deadline for submissions is 6th January 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of public relations services (CPV code: 79416000). The primary location for the contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the postal code SO16 0AS in Southampton. The contract period will start on 3rd March 2025 and end on 2nd March 2027. The procurement method is an 'Open procedure (above threshold)', ensuring transparency and broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate PR and thought leadership strategies. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply. An agency selected for this role will have the scope to influence OS's brand perception across B2B and B2G markets, thus fostering extensive commercial opportunities. Firms with expertise in executing PR campaigns, managing speaker events, and facilitating feature-style interviews will be well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this contract could lead to valuable partnerships and expanded business prospects within the government and business sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate PR Agency

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping service and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information on us can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS is looking for agency support to develop and execute a Corporate PR and Thought Leadership strategy to shift brand perception and reinforce OS' position as a cutting-edge organisation and experts in location data . The strategy should target B2B and B2G to reach a broad range of stakeholders, maximising awareness and commercial opportunities. We're looking for support on a quarterly basis (however this may change on requirements) with the focus on a key campaign theme and additional resource to seek out ad-hoc opportunities from speaker events to feature-style interviews. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08154254-5f44-4f90-b4e9-1fcc40229160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faadeb6c-3997-4eb9-adce-18f74b2b447b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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