Award

Public Relations and Media Agency Services

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2022 at 09:48

Award Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited has initiated a contract to provide comprehensive Public Relations and Media Agency Services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure aimed at selecting a single service provider. The contract, valued at £350,000, covers a period from 7 February 2022 to 6 February 2025, focusing on enhancing media relations and generating media coverage to promote the Growth Company and its subsidiaries. The procurement is intended for operations based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with initial tender submissions closing on 14 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in public relations, media management, and content creation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in media relations, along with a history of successful collaborations with marketing, copywriting, and digital engagement services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project could lead to increased brand visibility and business growth by associating with the reputable Growth Company and its initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations and Media Agency Services

Notice Description

The Growth Company wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the delivery of Public Relations (PR) services set out below. The successful company will be expected to provide PR services to the Growth Company (GC), and other GC business units and services A large proportion of the activities will be on behalf of GC Business Growth Hub. These services will comprise general media relations and editorial support, including the copywriting and creation of press releases, thought leadership and content development, along with wider media engagement and accountability for raising the profile of GC, its services and colleagues. This delivery of PR services is required to ensure GC, and its subsidiaries and colleagues are adequately and correctly positioned in the media. Media coverage needs to be generated in order to generate leads for programme delivery whilst also supporting GCs business development by increasing awareness of the parent organisation. There will be a requirement to work with other Hub agencies, suppliers and third party partners, including contracted suppliers for full service marketing, copywriting, website design, direct mail, electronic direct mail, videography/photography and print services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-620a68d1-a7f5-4f92-9695-41ae082e2b40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b9ee5e-898f-4faf-b778-09372ead2cc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2025 2-3 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
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS (MANCHESTER

Further Information

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