Tender

Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Feb 2023 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking a Public Affairs agency to support and develop its public affairs strategy. This procurement falls under the business services industry category and has a value of £60,000. The tender is open for interested parties to apply until the deadline on 23rd March 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, providing a 12-month opportunity for agencies to work with the University.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for agencies specializing in public affairs services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University aims to enhance its profile and engage with policymakers, offering a chance for agencies to contribute to shaping policy outcomes during the 12-month contract period. Interested businesses should consider aligning their expertise with the University's objective of increasing its external recognition and influence among national stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy

Notice Description

Lancaster University is one of the top 15 UK universities in the UK and is ranked 122nd in the world in the Times Higher international league table. It is one of the few leading UK universities to be highly ranked for both its research and its student experience. In an increasingly competitive Higher Education environment, the University is looking to become more widely recognised for the quality and relevance of its research amongst national policymakers and other stakeholders. We aim to increase our profile and external recognition, and to see more research outcomes influencing policy development. The University has therefore decided to invest in a new public affairs strategy, including the appointment of a public affairs agency. The agency will work directly with a newly appointed Head of Public Affairs to make connections with policymakers. We are looking to appoint an agency to provide ongoing support for a 12-month period after which the arrangement will be reviewed and possibly renewed. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6a639b-8125-4fba-9f78-3801d5dde37f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ben Askew
Contact Email
b.askew@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01524 592086

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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