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PR & Public Affairs Services Framework

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2018 at 11:50

Tender

07 Jun 2018 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking suppliers for its "PR & Public Affairs Services Framework". This open procurement process, initiated on June 7, 2018, targets the advertising campaign services industry, particularly in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on July 25, 2018, with a contract value of £250,000 and a contract period running from September 7, 2018, to September 6, 2020. The initiative encompasses two main lots: public relations and campaign support services and public affairs services, aimed at enhancing strategic communications and media engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in public relations, marketing, and campaign management. Businesses with skills in strategic planning, media relations, and creative advertising will find this procurement beneficial. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting a range of capable suppliers to engage and support the ORE Catapult's objectives effectively. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and professional expertise in media communications will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

PR & Public Affairs Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a PR & Public Affairs Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable Suppliers to meet the following requirements : Lot 1 - Public Relations & Campaign Support Services. Supporting ORE Catapult's PR, marketing and campaign activity at a strategic and tactical level. Activities include, but are not limited to: * Strategic planning and insight. * Identifying media opportunities, writing press releases, interviewing spokespeople, drawing up target media lists, media target recommendations (national, regional and vertical channel trade press), reporting and evaluation. * Campaign support through planning, scripting and storyboarding supporting material, and full campaign implementation. * Social media - strategy, copywriting, implementation* Advertising - strategy and campaigns, design, liaison with ad-buying agencies. Lot2 - Public Affairs : Strategic, logistical and tactical support in delivering parliamentary briefings and information dissemination in Westminster and devolved administrations. Additional information: OJEU Publication Ref : 2018/S 108-246163

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88a66ccc-cf2d-4fe1-9843-813f1a9a34b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb1cf1b-11df-467a-9615-01b8851c0efd
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
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS

COUNTER CONTEXT

DTW

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

NAUTILUS ASSOCIATES

PIER MARKETING

PLMR

R//EVOLUTION MARKETING

STEPHENSON MOHL GROUP

WEBER SHANDWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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