Tender

Public Affairs Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking public affairs consultancy services to develop a bespoke strategy attracting inward investment and influencing national policymaking. This tender falls under public relations services in the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 26, 2023, and a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026.

This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in public relations services to engage in a project that aims to attract investment and influence national policy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the specified suitability for SMEs. Businesses interested in expanding their presence within the public affairs and investment sector should consider participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Public Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

We require the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy for the University of Exeter, based on the institution's core strengths, that will: 1. Attract inward investment for the University from the UK Government, public bodies, business and other private investors to deliver and scale its programmes and innovations, gain competitive advantage, and maximise its impact. 2. Influence national policymaking to support delivery of the University's priorities, and to use the University's successes as a model for national reform. 3. Build awareness of our strengths in a way that leads to new partnerships, within specific sectors and government departments so that we build a reputation for unique contributions to tackling systemic national/global challenges across the environment, health and social justice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdcad76b-5f96-4bdf-a044-01495a377b59
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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