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Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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29 Aug 2023 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University has awarded a contract for a Public Affairs agency to support and enhance its public affairs strategy. The procurement falls under the business services category, with a contract value of £60,000. The University is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, and the contract will run from June 2023 to May 2024, with the tender period closing on 23rd March 2023. The University aims to increase its profile and influence policy development through this 12-month partnership.

This tender provides an opportunity for business growth in the consultancy and public affairs sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering services in law, marketing, and consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By supporting Lancaster University's strategic objectives, the chosen agency can showcase its capabilities and contribute to the university's efforts to engage with national policymakers and stakeholders over the course of the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy - AWARD

Notice Description

Lancaster University is one of the top 15 UK universities in the UK and is ranked 122nd in the world in the Times Higher international league table. It is one of the few leading UK universities to be highly ranked for both its research and its student experience. In an increasingly competitive Higher Education environment, the University is looking to become more widely recognised for the quality and relevance of its research amongst national policymakers and other stakeholders. We aim to increase our profile and external recognition, and to see more research outcomes influencing policy development. The University has therefore decided to invest in a new public affairs strategy, including the appointment of a public affairs agency. The agency will work directly with a newly appointed Head of Public Affairs to make connections with policymakers. We are looking to appoint an agency to provide ongoing support for a 12-month period after which the arrangement will be reviewed and possibly renewed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f2e82c0-fb25-432a-8f05-65a6d19ecb59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7d4580-d780-432d-b951-d633f8cdf10c
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
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ben Askew
Contact Email
b.askew@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01524 592086

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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