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PR Agency Services

MEDICINE DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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23 Sep 2022 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicine Discovery Catapult has awarded a contract for PR Agency Services to Tigerbond Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £144,000 GBP, is for public relations services and has a contract period from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025. The location for the procurement is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation (below threshold) process, and the award was made on July 13, 2022.

This tender for PR Agency Services presents a business growth opportunity for firms offering public relations services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in media relations, brand reputation management, and PR strategy development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in targeting media opportunities for organisations like Medicine Discovery Catapult should consider engaging with the buying organisation to explore potential partnerships and collaboration opportunities in the PR industry.

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Notice Title

PR Agency Services

Notice Description

The successful PR Agency will be expected to deliver, at a minimum, the following: * To identify and target media opportunities for MDC within both the trade and consumer media. * Handle media relations by producing press releases and pitches to media outlets. * Help with management of MDC's brand reputation * Contribute to the development of MDC's PR strategy * Provide media coverage updates and insights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55885414-0af3-4bd1-892a-b957d00c0700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINE DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Phil Sinha Jones
Contact Email
phil.sinhajones@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01625725225

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIGERBOND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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