Award

Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2019 at 14:03

TenderAmendment

03 Jun 2019 at 14:05

TenderAmendment

03 Jun 2019 at 14:02

Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services. This procurement process, currently in the Award stage, aims to appoint a single service provider for PR services. The contract value is £150,000, and it covers the North West region of England; the contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021. Bids for this tender closed on 24th June 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in media relations and editorial support. Companies that excel in crafting press releases, case studies, and engaging with the media will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this process can facilitate growth, as the successful bidder will not only work with the Hub but potentially enhance their own visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services

Notice Description

The GC Business Growth Hub (the Hub) wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the Delivery of Public Relations Services (PR). The successful company will be expected to provide PR services to the Hub, along with some additional support for other areas of the Growth Company. These services will comprise general media relations and editorial support, including the copywriting and creation of press releases, case studies, and award entries, along with wider media engagement and accountability for raising the profile of the Hub, wider Growth Company services and individual members of the Senior Management Team. This delivery of Public Relations services is required to ensure the Hub, its parent company the Growth Company, and its Senior Management Team are adequately and correctly positioned in the media. Media coverage needs to be generated in order to promote the Hub's service offering and media relations need to be maintained and strengthened. This Contract will assist the Hub in helping ambitious business people to realise their growth potential, by offering access to a range of practical services, from assessing growth options to unlocking finance or accessing experienced business mentors. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/67

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58343a87-839c-4ed3-a4d7-cbcff82963e1
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 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
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

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