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Teaching Vacancies Service - PR & Stakeholder Engagement ITT 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Sep 2023 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is procuring public relations services through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender titled "Teaching Vacancies Service - PR & Stakeholder Engagement ITT 2023" aims to promote Teaching Vacancies in state schools in England. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a total value of £1,600,000. The deadline for the tender period is set for June 5, 2023. The buying organisation, Department for Education, located in London, is seeking a dedicated PR agency for this procurement.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for PR agencies specializing in public relations services to engage with the Department for Education and contribute to promoting education roles in England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is structured to allow for participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with experience in strategic PR planning and execution are well-suited to seize this opportunity for business growth as they can collaborate with key players in the education sector during this contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teaching Vacancies Service - PR & Stakeholder Engagement ITT 2023

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking for a dedicated PR agency to plan, develop and execute a PR strategy to promote Teaching Vacancies. Teaching Vacancies (TV) is the free, national job listing service for state schools in England to list teaching, leadership and education support roles. The appointed agency will work closely with a Digital advertising agency which we are procuring in the same time frame, and alongside the cross-govt retained media buying agency OMD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d80c5fa-d35b-4aa1-8e53-5e3d713a430f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 4-5 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Benson Moyo
Contact Email
benson.moyo@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

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