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Public Affairs Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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30 Oct 2023 at 17:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently awarded a contract for a 'Public Affairs Consultancy' to Public First. The consultancy involves developing a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy to attract inward investments, influence national policymaking, and build awareness of the university's strengths. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process was open with the tender period ending on July 26, 2023. The contract is valued at £180,000 and has a contract period from October 23, 2023, to October 22, 2026.

This tender by the University of Exeter for public affairs services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations to engage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. The University of Exeter, as the buying organisation, aims to leverage this consultancy to boost its impact and partnerships on national and global levels across various sectors such as the environment, health, and social justice. Businesses interested in engaging with the university's core strengths and strategic development areas should closely monitor upcoming opportunities in this space.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016a31b3-a4fb-4caa-a223-5c03e9ee9ca4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2026 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

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