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PR Agency for DIT North America

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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18 May 2020 at 15:11

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18 May 2020 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Public Relations Agency for the Department of International Trade (DIT) North America is currently complete. This tender, initiated as an open procedure, had a total budget of £140,000 per annum, with the opportunity for two extensions of twelve months each, leading to a potential total value of £540,000 over a three-year contract period. The contract's timeframe runs from 5 March 2020 to 5 March 2021. The DIT, based in London, aims to enhance the perception of the UK in North America through strategic media placements and digital content, thus fostering international trade and investment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for public relations firms and agencies that specialise in optimising brand messaging in the North American market. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international communications, digital marketing, and media relations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in such projects, these businesses can expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in international markets, leveraging government partnerships to promote growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Agency for DIT North America

Notice Description

The Department of International Trade (DIT) secure UK and global prosperity by encouraging and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. You invited to tender to be the PR Agency for DIT North America. The requirement is for an agency to complement the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Communications Network for DIT North America. The agency will bring to life DIT's vision of being the 'good news' department and help with perceptions of the UK with our North American audience. The agency will deploy these "success stories" as digital content, through strategic press and media placements. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months; with the availability of up to two 2 extensions of up to a further 12 months each. Funding has been approved on 20 June 2019. The total budget is $180,000 (including applicable taxes) per annum. The total potential opportunity is $540,000 over 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dd8fc56-6895-4ca9-bf36-7a1ce770edcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd8117b-6b78-453b-a62f-8023493d60fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINN PARTNERS

Further Information

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