Tender

PR Agency for DIT North America

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Tender

05 Nov 2019 at 21:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking a public relations agency to support its activities in North America through a tender titled "PR Agency for DIT North America." The procurement falls within the public relations services industry and is classified under the CPV code 79416000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 29 November 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 8 January 2020 and will last for an initial year, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The total budget for this opportunity is £140,000 per annum, amounting to a potential overall value of £540,000 over three years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for public relations firms, particularly those looking to expand their presence in international markets. Businesses with expertise in digital content creation, strategic media placements, and enhancing corporate image would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a valuable opportunity for agile firms aiming to leverage their capabilities in a high-profile governmental contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Agency for DIT North America

Notice Description

The Department of International Trade (DIT) secure UK and global prosperity by encouraging and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. You invited to tender to be the PR Agency for DIT North America. The requirement is for an agency to complement the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Communications Network for DIT North America. The agency will bring to life DIT's vision of being the 'good news' department and help with perceptions of the UK with our North American audience. The agency will deploy these "success stories" as digital content, through strategic press and media placements. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months; with the availability of up to two 2 extensions of up to a further 12 months each. Funding has been approved on 20 June 2019. The total budget is $180,000 (including applicable taxes) per annum. The total potential opportunity is $540,000 over 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2020 - 8 Jan 2021 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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