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2921/LM - Public Affairs Support provider

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

24 Feb 2022 at 11:01

Award Notice
Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has conducted a procurement process to select a Public Affairs Support provider, designated as tender 2921/LM. This initiative, classified under public relations services, is aimed at enhancing the university's profile within the research and innovation sector. The tender process, which followed an open procurement method, concluded on 27th September 2021 at 12 noon UK time, with the contract period running from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2023. The award, valued at £187,000, is intended to bolster the university's engagement with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and secure funding, ultimately contributing to the UK's economic growth. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public relations management and consultancy services. Agencies that excel in fostering relationships with policymakers and enhancing an organisation's public profile would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. The focus on innovative approaches to public affairs within the context of higher education further opens avenues for businesses that can demonstrate expertise in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and delivering impactful communication strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2921/LM - Public Affairs Support provider

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is looking for an agency to deliver a step change in our public affairs activity to take the university's profile as a research and innovation powerhouse to the next level. This will be a contract for two years, with the opportunity to extend by a further year subject to performance. We want to strengthen our relationships with key parliamentarians, policy makers, decision makers and other influential stakeholders and build the University's reputation as an exemplar of academia, industry and government working together to drive true innovation in manufacturing and research. Through enhancing our reputation, we want to build support that establishes the University as the go-to Russell Group institution for expertise in innovation and research, and will assist the University in securing funding to deliver projects that will support the UK economy. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 27th September 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-702ad911-1327-49d2-b4ee-a741fbcfd438
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb644b1-193c-470d-aac7-a7dd4b1d0b37
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2024 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLITICAL LOBBYING AND MEDIA RELATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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