Tender

ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an agency for a 3-year period to provide public relations services. The agency must effectively communicate NPL's cutting-edge research to diverse audiences in the UK and internationally. The tender, titled "ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services," falls under the business services category, with a contract value of £150,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 1st August 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th November 2024 and ending on 3rd November 2027.

This opportunity opens doors for businesses with experience in delivering impactful work for science facilities or technology companies. Ideal candidates should have a proven ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and possess a network that spans the UK and global STEM communities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement method. Businesses located in various regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond can engage with NPL to potentially secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services

Notice Description

NPL is seeking to appoint an agency for a 3 year period The purpose of the appointment shall be to provide media and public relations services overseen by the in-house PR team. NPL requires an agency with the skills, connections and creativity to effectively communicate the cutting-edge research and innovative work that is led by world-class scientists at NPL - across a broad range of audiences, primarily in the UK but also internationally. The successful agency will be able to tell the story of NPL, metrology, measurement science and the work NPL conducts across different scientific, engineering and technology disciplines to the media, effectively position NPL as the authority on metrology in the UK. Participants in the tender should have a background in delivering work with impact on behalf of leading science facilities/technology companies or be able to demonstrate a proven ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas to a range of audiences and have a network of influence that reaches across the UK and global STEM communities. To express Interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/31325016019073CBCBEC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e187cfbd-6885-48e3-bf3b-eac7253deb3c
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 (below 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2027 2-3 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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