Award

PR Services

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2017 at 08:17

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

30 Aug 2017 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2017 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University, located in Durham, England, has awarded a contract for Public Relations services valued at £260,000. This contract is aimed at enhancing the global profile of Durham Business School and will commence on 1st October 2017, running for a duration of four years. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18th April 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the public relations sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality agency services. Businesses with expertise in global branding and marketing strategies would be well-suited to compete, as they can effectively help Durham University raise its profile and fulfil the contract requirements. The involvement in such a prestigious institution can also enhance a company’s reputation in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Services

Notice Description

Durham University requires a contract for the Provision of Public Relations Agency to help Durham Business School raise their profile globally. The University Reserve the right to use the agreement for the marketing department also where needed. The contract will commence on 1st October 2017 and will run for 4 years. The contract will be for sole use of Durham University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0574e1d-d819-4ec5-89fe-389a06d662d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a4e977-e066-4df8-899b-4fa9ccca789a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2021 4-5 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESKY EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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