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Public Relations Service

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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16 Oct 2020 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is seeking a public relations service through an open tender process, titled "Public Relations Service." This procurement falls under the public relations services category and is located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, England. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £25,000, which commenced on 1st August 2020 and will conclude on 28th February 2021. The tender period ended on 30th July 2020, and the contract was awarded to Beattie Communications Group Ltd on 31st July 2020.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for communications agencies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Given the focus on managing communications for the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory and collaborating with critical stakeholders, firms with expertise in public relations, strategic communication, and the healthcare industry may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses looking to enhance their visibility and credibility through public sector contracts will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations Service

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult requires public relations agency support to manage Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory communications (alongside the Communications Manager, Medicines Discovery Catapult), ensuring activities are aligned with key stakeholders including other Lighthouse Laboratory sites (Milton Keynes and Glasgow) and the Department of Health and Social Care. Below threshold, competitive procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ef596d0-55c3-44ae-bd00-26f99780f91a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656e9dbf-a946-48b6-827c-aaca435871db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 6-12 months
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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATTIE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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