Award

3545.PS.LWM.22 - Public Relations & Media support provider for India (PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2023 at 11:02

Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking a media and PR support provider for India to boost its profile among high-achieving students in key cities, enhancing its reputation as a leading UK study destination. This two-year contract aims to increase brand presence and student applications, with the potential for a further 2-year extension based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on December 9, 2022. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with an overall value of £50,000.

This tender from the University of Sheffield offers opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the public relations services sector to secure a contract that can contribute to business growth. Companies specialising in media and PR services with experience in educational clientele and international markets are well-suited to compete for this tender. By meeting the University's requirements, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their clientele base through successful completion of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3545.PS.LWM.22 - Public Relations & Media support provider for India (PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED)

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The University of Sheffield (TUOS) is looking for media and PR support to raise the University's profile in India as a prestigious destination for high achieving students wanting to go on to make a difference in the world and succeed in their chosen career. The aim is for media and PR work to increase our brand presence and applications from students in key cities (including tier 1,2 and 3) by enhancing our reputation as a leading UK study destination and a world-class research-intensive institution. This will be a contract for two years, with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years in yearly increments, subject to performance. We want the chosen agency/consultant to build on existing media/PR work we have done in this market to further strengthen our profile among a key target audience of prospective students, parents, teachers, careers advisers, decision makers and other influential stakeholders. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open tender 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. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5e3ff-df57-4304-898c-79208ca4fbc0
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
Lee Marsden
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GITIMONI KOCH T/A KOCH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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