Tender

UCLan - Provision of National & Broadcast Media Relation Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

12 Nov 2020 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking a qualified external PR agency to provide National and Broadcast Media Relation Services from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with an option for a 24-month extension. This procurement, classified under public relations services, is being conducted through a selective method using a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £270,000. The tender period closes on 16 December 2020, and the services will be delivered at the university's premises located in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for PR agencies specialising in media relations, especially those capable of crisis management, strategic planning, and media training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their agility and tailored approach can be highly advantageous in delivering proactive media strategies and managing reactive communications effectively during the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCLan - Provision of National & Broadcast Media Relation Services

Notice Description

The University of Central Lancashire requires the assistance of an external PR agency to support the proactive and reactive national and broadcast media relations activity for between 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 with an option to extend for 24 months The University requires a PR agency to support the following areas; - the proactive generation of national, international and broadcast media coverage - assistance with reactive statements when required - crisis management support (including out of hours) - profile raising of the new Vice-Chancellor - provision of media training - strategic PR planning - provision of monthly evaluation, planning and status reports - ad hoc capacity support which may include occasional stories just targeted at regional and trade media or copywriting support for citations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e0ac840-3e49-4c7b-8e72-b099b61fe0ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50db8b9c-dc9d-4123-a6b2-e5976156fd9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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