Award

Tender for the Provision of Public Relations and Communications Services - Award Notice

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2019 at 12:15

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2019 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently awarded a contract for public relations and communications services, with an total value of £89,680, under an open procurement method. The award notice was published on 4th September 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd August 2019. The contract is set to start on 6th September 2019 and will run for an initial period of 12 months, with a potential extension of a further year. This procurement falls under the industry category of public relations services, targeting potential suppliers located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in public relations, communications, or marketing services, particularly those that have experience engaging with science and technology sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are often well-equipped to deliver the innovative and impactful communication strategies that NPL seeks. Suppliers with a proven track record of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, potentially expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Public Relations and Communications Services - Award Notice

Notice Description

NPL has appointed an agency for an initial 12-month period (with 12 month extension clause) to provide media and public relations services and policy monitoring services that integrate with the organisation's core marketing communications activity and that will help to achieve both its strategic and commercial objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4818f4d-3071-407f-91d2-2f11989001b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf8b1bc-1eea-416f-aa60-ffd0c5b97ba7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£89,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2019 - 7 Sep 2020 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APRILSIX PROOF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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