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(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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08 Jan 2021 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA" is conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marketing and business services. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, with the contract period commencing on 11 January 2021 and concluding on 13 December 2021. The awarded value for this contract is £26,400, and it aims to enhance the digital presence of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA), following their recent website rebuild in October 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and marketing services, particularly those with strong connections in the North East of England. Companies with a proven track record in the research sector, as well as those that can demonstrate effective reporting methods and previous media exposure, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to increase NICA's visibility through local and national media, making it ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)

Notice Description

NICA has recently rebuilt their website to gain independence from Newcastle University and ensure their digital presence better aligns with what they represent. This website will be going in October 2020. The next step for NICA is to start building a 'footprint' in the North East. Specifically, NICA wants to increase their PR efforts. There are two main requirements from press: local/national exposure and international exposure. NICA require a PR agency with strong local connections. The agency will be supplied with plenty of assets to work from, including branded materials and internal support. The agency will be required to gain regional and national exposure for NICA, showcasing events, expansions, new innovations and more. Applicants responding must be able to demonstrate: * A network of regional contacts * Evidence of working within the research sector * Evidence of existing clients' exposure featured in regional and national publications * Examples of reporting methods, including KPIs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c04cf12-f9bb-4409-b5df-d49bbac3c387
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD INITIATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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