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GB-Liverpool: PR AND COPYWRITING

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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24 Oct 2023 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool has awarded a contract for marketing services to BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £85,500 GBP and involves PR and copywriting services. The procurement method used was an Open procedure below threshold. The contract period is from October 23, 2023, to March 1, 2025, and the tender period ended on October 16, 2023. The University considers this contract suitable for small or medium enterprises.

This opportunity with the University of Liverpool presents a chance for marketing agencies and PR firms to expand their business. Businesses offering services in marketing, copywriting, and public relations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves supporting the development and delivery of new messaging for the UKSPF project, creating a significant growth opportunity for the successful tenderer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: PR AND COPYWRITING

Notice Description

The University of Liverpool wishes to appoint a full-service agency to support the development and delivery of the new messaging, copywriting and public relations efforts for the UKSPF project. The Procurement process being used is the Open procedure and any resulting contract will be subject to the attached Terms and Conditions (Document E). Additional information: The tender documentation is located on the following web site https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and tender documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your tender as detailed in the document. The submitted tender will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria stated in the invitation to tender documents and companies may be invited to attend for interview as part of the process. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91a9caf3-fdbe-43af-8f81-cf8ee66a300e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868d9114-fc5e-4cf5-a6bc-3e2cff380fa5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 1 Mar 2025 1-2 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PHA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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