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SCVA PR Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Apr 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of East Anglia, titled "SCVA PR Consultancy," has reached the award stage. It focuses on public relations services aimed at enhancing the national and international profile of the Sainsbury Centre. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 79416000, is located in Norwich, England, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The tender process used was a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. Although the procurement process is complete, the contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 31st January 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24th January 2025. The award was officially published on 28th April 2025, with a contract value of £82,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public relations industry, particularly those capable of developing comprehensive PR strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with experience in public relations services would be well-suited to such opportunities. Furthermore, the three-year retained collaboration offers an attractive engagement period for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations within this sector. The successful contractor, Sam Talbot PR Limited, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure lucrative contracts through competitive quotation processes.

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Notice Title

SCVA PR Consultancy

Notice Description

This brief is for building a PR strategy for raising the national and international profile of the Sainsbury Centre. We are seeking a consultant to work in collaboration with our Media team on a retained basis for three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4630a3a-55dc-4d4a-88fb-aa9211a47900
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae33d546-846a-4fc6-8146-7bc1daeb4563
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Sian Townshend
Contact Email
s.townshend@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07896152219

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAM TALBOT PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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