Tender

GB-London: Local PR Campaigns (Sunderland and Northumberland)

BIG LOTTERY FUND

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Tender

20 Jul 2018 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking proposals for a local public relations campaign aimed at the Sunderland and Northumberland areas. This tender, titled "Local PR Campaigns (Sunderland and Northumberland)," is currently in the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 31st July 2018. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of National Lottery funding and is classified under Public Relations Consultancy Services. The contract period will commence on 3rd September 2018 and will run until 1st April 2019. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure with an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the public relations and communications sectors to expand their portfolio by participating in a targeted campaign designed for both urban and rural settings. Agencies with experience in community engagement and awareness campaigns would be well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with working on initiatives funded by the National Lottery. The emphasis on local projects and community impact provides a unique angle that could attract businesses dedicated to enhancing public awareness and community support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Local PR Campaigns (Sunderland and Northumberland)

Notice Description

Express interest in this bid at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HG5U9WX243. The NLPU wish to secure the services of an agency to assist in the delivery of a PR campaigns targeted at the Sunderland and Northumberland areas. This campaign is driven by the awareness that National Lottery funding at a local level is low. This is despite the huge investment by the National Lottery since 1994: PS38 billion to 525,000 projects with an average of around 185 grants to every neighbourhood in the UK. In addition, Camelot Insight (Dec 17) show that local project awareness was in slow decline - only one in three people can name a lottery-funded project local to them. The NLPU was commissioned by its Management Board, who are made up of representatives from DCMS, the Gambling Commission, Camelot and National Lottery distributors to carry out a sustained and targeted pilot public relations campaign in an area of the UK, aimed at improving these levels of awareness. The Management Board identified the north-east of England as the preferred region of activity and expressed a desire to focus on an urban and rural location. Sunderland is the urban location and Northumberland the rural location. The agency(ies) that is (are) appointed will be required to devise and deliver a six-month campaign in the designated areas designed at raising awareness of National Lottery funding; increasing the number of people who can name a Lottery-funded project in their area; increasing the number of people who see the National Lottery as celebratory and joyous with having people at its heart. In addition, they will be expected to work with NLPU to identify local and relevant projects to feature in this campaign. All areas of funding will feature in the activities and all content will be shared within the National Lottery family This pilot is design to be 'test and learn' in its operation and learnings used to inform future campaign work across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b4770f-87c2-4121-87b5-7493a88c3498
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 6-12 months
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
BIG LOTTERY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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