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External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)

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09 Aug 2024 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has awarded a contract titled "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust", focused on press, public relations, and crisis management services to support all schools and the central team within the trust. The contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029 and is classified under CPV codes related to market research, management consultancy, and public relations services. This open procedure tender was awarded to Political Lobbying and Media Relations Ltd, with the contract valued at £630,842. The procurement process, which followed an open method, reached the award stage on 9th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the press and public relations sector, particularly those specialising in crisis management and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to OAT's inclusivity requirements. The large market value estimated between £100,000 and £125,000 annually offers considerable financial growth potential for the winning business, amplified by the contract’s potential maximum duration of five years with extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed1040e-2c47-4dfe-b86c-42fb21232e06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,842 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 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
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLITICAL LOBBYING AND MEDIA RELATIONS

Further Information

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