Tender

ITT - Provision of Public Relations and Policy Monitoring Services

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is initiating a tender for the provision of Public Relations and Policy Monitoring Services. This opportunity falls under the services sector, specifically within the advertising and marketing services industry. The tender process commenced on 25th August 2021, with submissions due by 22nd September 2021. The successful agency will engage in a three-year contract starting from 9th November 2021, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The contract has a budget of £50,000 annually for PR services and £20,000 for policy monitoring services, centred in Teddington, London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in public relations, marketing, and policy analysis, particularly those with experience in supporting science facilities or technology firms. Agencies that are well-equipped to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences will find this an advantageous competitive space. Firms that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement process, as it is designed to encourage participation from agile and innovative agencies capable of delivering impact-driven results.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Provision of Public Relations and Policy Monitoring Services

Notice Description

NPL requires an agency with the skills, connections and creativity to effectively communicate the cutting-edge research and innovative work that is led by world-class scientists at NPL - across a broad range of audiences, primarily in the UK but also internationally. The successful agency will be able to tell the story of NPL, metrology, measurement science and the work NPL conducts across different scientific, engineering and technology disciplines to the media, effectively position NPL as the authority on metrology in the UK. They will also be able to provide proven policy and Parliamentary monitoring services to support NPL activity on a regular (weekly) basis. Participants in the tender should have a background in delivering work with impact on behalf of leading science facilities/technology companies or be able to demonstrate a proven ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas to a range of audiences and have a network of influence that reaches across the UK and global STEM communities. NPL is seeking to appoint an agency for a 3 year period, with the option for NPL to extend the contract for up to two years, to be exercised as one year periods and confirmed in the last month of the third and fourth years as applicable. The purpose of the appointment shall be to provide media and public relations services and policy monitoring services overseen by the in-house PR team and government relations team. NPL shall be entitled to terminate the contract after 11 months on giving 30 calendar day's written notice to the agency if, in NPL's sole opinion, the agency has not performed to a satisfactory standard. The budget value is PS50,000 per annum for PR Services, and PS20,000 per annum for PM Services. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b378cd6e-c107-4ba0-93d4-39e7c295639d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ea6450-eaeb-4688-b772-73b666bf1971
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 (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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2021 - 8 Nov 2024 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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