Award

Public Relations Consultancy

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 10:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for Public Relations Consultancy services, with the procurement method being a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract, identified as SC11510/23, was awarded to Lodestone Oxford Limited. The process concluded with an award on 7 February 2024. The tender pertains to the public relations services industry and focuses on servicing within the area marked by the postal code B15 2TT, Birmingham, England. The contract period started on 17 May 2023 and is set to end on 17 May 2024, indicating a one-year duration for the delivered services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and consultancy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the contract's value of £147,264.04, it provides a substantial engagement that can enhance the selected firm's portfolio and market presence. Businesses that possess the capability to deliver high-quality public relations services and manage strategic communications for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, such opportunities can help firms grow their expertise and attain further contracts in the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations Consultancy

Notice Description

Public Relations Consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea2a348e-fd1f-4a4d-ab25-b00b9c38c9d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adc4054-ad07-401d-8ac3-2b6ead6360b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£147,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2023 - 17 May 2024 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LODESTONE OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ea2a348e-fd1f-4a4d-ab25-b00b9c38c9d4-2024-07-25T11:54:28+01:00",
    "date": "2024-07-25T11:54:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ea2a348e-fd1f-4a4d-ab25-b00b9c38c9d4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SC11510/23",
        "title": "Public Relations Consultancy",
        "description": "Public Relations Consultancy",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79416000",
            "description": "Public relations services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B15 2TT"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 122720.03,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 147264.04,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-05-16T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-05-17T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-05-17T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
            "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Edgbaston",
                "locality": "BIRMINGHAM",
                "postalCode": "B152TT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Richard Holmes",
                "email": "r.holmes@bham.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01214143344"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-07901649",
            "name": "lodestone Oxford Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "lodestone Oxford Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "07901649"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Minerva House, Lower Bristol Road, BATH, BA2 9E"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
        "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ea2a348e-fd1f-4a4d-ab25-b00b9c38c9d4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-02-07T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-07-25T11:54:28+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 122720.03,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-07901649",
                    "name": "lodestone Oxford Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-05-17T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2024-05-17T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adc4054-ad07-401d-8ac3-2b6ead6360b3",
                    "datePublished": "2024-07-25T11:54:28+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}