Tender

PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2018 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of strategic public relations and media relations services through its Request for Quotation (RfQ) titled "PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations". This procurement falls within the services category of business services, specifically focusing on marketing and consulting. The tender period ends on 28 June 2018, with a contract period starting from 23 July 2018 and lasting for one year, with a possible extension of an additional year. The services will be delivered in Leicester, located in the East Midlands region of England, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for established public relations and media relations firms looking to engage in impactful projects. Businesses with expertise in crafting strategic communications and campaigns to enhance tourism visibility and investment appeal in Leicester and Leicestershire would be ideal candidates for this tender. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is welcoming competitive tends from qualified suppliers who can demonstrate relevant experience and resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Authority), on behalf of Marketing Leicester & Leicestershire, requires the services of a public relations agency with the appropriate experience and expertise to provide strategic public relations and media relations services as more particularly outlined in the Scope of Services of this Request for Quotation (RfQ). The purpose of the RfQ is to solicit competitive tenders from qualified suppliers for the development and execution of strategic public relations and media relations plans to generate exposure and raise positive awareness of Leicester and Leicestershire as a tourism destination and a place to invest. The potential supplier(s) must be an established public relations and media relations company with the relevant experience and resources to partner with Marketing Leicester & Leicestershire to accomplish its objectives, which are detailed within section 1.3 Objectives of this RfQ. The contract(s) will be awarded for a one (1) year period with the option to extend for a period totalling no more than an additional one (1) year (subject to annual review, budget and requirements). The contract will be subject to quarterly and annual review to include satisfactory supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9a4b9c-631b-4ed0-a918-942ffe2120ba
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2018 - 23 Jul 2019 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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