Tender

Provision of PR and Digital Services to the Financial Services Campaign, China

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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30 Aug 2019 at 15:26

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09 Aug 2019 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade in the UK is inviting tenders for the provision of public relations and digital services for the Financial Services Campaign in China, scheduled from September 2019 to March 2020. The campaign will be conducted from the British Embassy in Beijing and aims to enhance the UK’s presence in capital markets and fintech sectors. The procurement method is an open procedure with a budget of £75,000, and the deadline for submitting tenders is set for 12th September 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for agencies specialising in public relations, marketing, and digital strategy, particularly those with experience in international campaigns and a focus on the financial sector. Companies not only in PR and marketing but also those providing digital services and media consultancy will find this a suitable venture to expand their portfolio while enhancing their business growth in the UK-Chinese market.

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Notice Title

Provision of PR and Digital Services to the Financial Services Campaign, China

Notice Description

You are invited to tender for the China Financial Services Campaign PR requirement in competition in accordance with the attached document. The Department for International Trade in China is looking to appoint one organisation for the provision of PR and Digital Services to our team based at the British Embassy in Beijing. The main duties of the Agency would be to create, consult and deliver on a PR and Digital strategy for the Financial Services Campaign, which is running in China from September 2019 to March 2020. The campaign will also have an advertising element supported by an existing media-buy agency. The duties of the Agency will commence following the signing of the contract (ideally in late September 2019) and end on 31 March 2020. At this point any active projects and documents relevant to the project must be handed over to The Authority to support any further work. In order to apply for this opportunity, please register on ProContract, the procurement portal used by DIT, via the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Please use the reference number (DN432928) to locate this requirement on the portal. Additional information: In order to apply for this opportunity, please register on ProContract, the procurement portal used by DIT, via the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Please use the reference number (DN432928) to locate this requirement on the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8490f51e-fe95-432d-b65e-7597e1c44f2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19df4396-2c94-4ed1-a19e-4297b6fe6de9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Alistair Goldspink
Contact Email
alistair.goldspink@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447919698313

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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