Tender

Export Promotion PR Services (Project_988)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is initiating a tender for "Export Promotion PR Services" as part of its efforts to enhance national growth through exporting. This procurement falls under the public relations services category and is located in London, England. The tender period is currently active and will close on 28th April 2021. The contract, which is expected to begin on 1st June 2021 and run for a year, has an estimated total value of £400,000 per annum, with an option to extend for another twelve months. Bidders should prepare to demonstrate value for money and compliance with DIT's cyber security requirements during the evaluation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for PR agencies focused on export promotion and economic development initiatives. Businesses with expertise in public relations, particularly those experienced in engaging with diverse sectors such as agri-food, technology, and creative industries, would be well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on innovative and impactful communications strategies, bidders can leverage their capabilities to support DIT's unified campaign aimed at encouraging businesses to explore new overseas markets. This aligns with broader themes of skills development, trade opportunities, and regional growth initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Export Promotion PR Services (Project_988)

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a requirement for the provision of "Export Promotion PR Services" . The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority, referred to in documentation as the "Client". The full specification is provided within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on DIT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer. In summary, DIT is looking to procure the services of a PR Agency in support of its Export Promotion Campaign. This is vital to the successful execution of a more "retail" style of campaigning, as a means to create attention and build momentum around the present opportunity for national growth via exporting. DIT have set out an overall approach, proposing overarching and sector-specific "eye-catching" initiatives that will support its work across priority sectors, including: - Agri-food and drink - Financial and Professional Services - Creative - Education - Digital / Tech - Consumer Goods - Clean Growth and key themes including: 1. Skills theme: Export Academy 2. Opportunity theme: Opening Doors (Trade deals) 3. Regional theme: Levelling Up and the Union. DIT's vision is to deliver one unified campaign cutting across sectors and key themes, with one message: "Grow your business through exporting now". This new tranche of "retail" campaigns marks a significant step change in the use of PR in DIT communications and marketing campaigns. There is also scope within these requirements to provide services in respect of other DIT and HMG campaigns. The contract shall be for a period of twelve (12) months, with the contractual option to extend by up to a further twelve (12) months . The requirement has an estimated total value of PS400,000 (ex-VAT) per annum, meaning, should the option be enabled to extend (by any length), up to an additional PS400,000 (ex-VAT) can be added to the contract value. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their tenders will continue to deliver value for money throughout the period of the contract. DIT has conducted a Cyber Risk Assessment to identify the level of cyber risk to this requirement. It has been identified that Cyber Essentials or equivalent is required. The successful agency will need to undergo a review with DIT's internal data security team upon appointment. DIT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation To Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/. Bidders should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements. Once registered on Jaggaer, bidders can access the procurement by searching for "Project_988" and/or "Export Promotion PR Services". DIT intends to make the tender documentation available on Jaggaer around 12:00 BST on Monday 29th March 2021 (this notice may appear before then).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c328db-b176-4fe5-8c1d-31244fe5f0bc
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
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
Will Medici
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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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