Tender

Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

NMRN Operations, a contracting authority based in Portsmouth, England, is seeking PR and Communications Agency services. The tender titled "Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency" aims to procure media relations services that cover various geographical sites and brands, catering to both consumer and corporate communications needs. The deadline for clarifications is Midday, 14th April 2023, and all submissions must be emailed by Midday, 21st April 2023. This tender falls under the services category and adopts an open procedure for the procurement method, with a contract period starting on 15th May 2023 and ending on 15th May 2026.

This tender by NMRN Operations presents an opportunity for PR and communications agencies to secure call-off contracts under a supplier framework for a three-year period. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in media relations and strategic communications, able to deliver tailored services across different geographical regions in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, offering them a chance to contribute their skills and specialisms to meet the complex PR and media requirements outlined by NMRN Operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency

Notice Description

MRN Operations is looking to procure a series of media relations services that enables it to manage its strategic communication and media relations activity with ease and efficiency. These servicesspan across various geographical sites and brands and touch on both consumer and corporate communications.One element of this support is jointly procured with the MRT as PHD Operations in support of PHD.Our core goal in issuing this brief is obtain support that reaches above and beyond the capacity of our existing internal teams, engaging with media we may struggle to reach, or developing PR and media activities that stretch and inspire.Due to the complexity of the requirements, we have decided to develop a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service, with agencies bidding for 'Lots' of the work as detailed in the brief.Vendors may bid to support different 'Lots' of activity across the offer in line with their own skills and specialisms and where they believe they are most able to add value.Each service will have indicative budgets (as reflected in the advertised price) set against it which will be reviewed over the course of the contract in line with strategic developments and areas of focus across the business. Full details of the Lots are listed in the documentation in this advert.Clarifications Deadline is Midday (1200) Friday 14th April 2023All submissions must be emailed to tenders@nmrn.org.uk by Midday (1200) Friday 21st April 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1df5ce4-4c89-4eb2-bb09-1810c6365e01
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 15 May 2026 3-4 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
NMRN OPERATIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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