Tender

PR/Communication Agencies for the University of Warwick

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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20 Feb 2023 at 11:25

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20 Feb 2023 at 09:17

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15 Feb 2023 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking PR/Communication Agencies for various projects across the institution. The framework agreement will cover services like strategic support, reputation management, social media support, and media training. Suppliers can bid for one or multiple lots, and the closing date for tender submissions is 12 midday on the 8th of March 2023.

This opportunity with the University of Warwick can be beneficial for PR agencies looking to expand their business. Businesses with expertise in integrated projects, crisis management, media tools, and marketing are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement offers the potential for a 3-year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years, providing stability for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

PR/Communication Agencies for the University of Warwick

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with multiple PR Agencies with expertise to support integrated projects, specialist projects, and with the expertise to offer strategic counsel and deliver campaigns across the institution. The framework will be split into 7 lots and the university will call-off awarded suppliers as and when required: LOT 1 - Strategic Support and Delivery LOT 2 - Reputation management/crisis management LOT 3 - Social Media Support and Strategic Counsel LOT 4 - Media Tools and Platform LOT 5 - Internal Communications and Platforms LOT 6 - Media Training LOT 7 - Marketing/PR Agencies - Commercial/regional/sector specific Suppliers may bid for one or multiple lots. However, Warwick University has the right to accept all or part of submissions. The initial contract period will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to performance. Extension offers will be made by the University of Warwick based on contract feedback, supplier capability, value for money, and other pertinent considerations. The budget for this framework is not guaranteed as this will be a call-off contract but based on previous requirements a total budget of up to PS200k per annum across the University and across all 7 Lots. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. The closing date for tender submissions is 12 midday 8th March 2023. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : UoW Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf09b817-06b2-496d-81a5-2b78da50f080
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Hardeep KhatKar
Contact Email
hardeep.khatkar@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02476524349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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