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(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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11 Jan 2021 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Newcastle University, seeking to enhance its digital public relations efforts for the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA). The title of the tender is "(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA," classified under business services with a CPV code of 79000000. Located in Newcastle, this tender is currently complete, with an active contract valued at £26,400 signed on 6th January 2021. The procurement method utilized is selective, following a restricted procedure, and it included three bids from small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for PR agencies with robust local connections and experience in the research sector, which could leverage their network to increase visibility for NICA. Businesses must demonstrate prior engagements with clients showcasing exposure in regional and national publications, and evidence of effective reporting methods and KPIs. Engaging in this tender not only allows suppliers to contribute to a prominent project but also positions them to enhance their market presence in the North East region.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)

Notice Description

NICA has recently rebuilt their website to gain independence from Newcastle University and ensure their digital presence better aligns with what they represent. This website will be going in October 2020. The next step for NICA is to start building a 'footprint' in the North East. Specifically, NICA wants to increase their PR efforts. There are two main requirements from press: local/national exposure and international exposure. NICA require a PR agency with strong local connections. The agency will be supplied with plenty of assets to work from, including branded materials and internal support. The agency will be required to gain regional and national exposure for NICA, showcasing events, expansions, new innovations and more. Applicants responding must be able to demonstrate: * A network of regional contacts * Evidence of working within the research sector * Evidence of existing clients' exposure featured in regional and national publications * Examples of reporting methods, including KPIs

Lot Information

Programmatic Advertising Management, Media Buying, Public Relations

Newcastle University invites bids to join a Dynamic Purchasing System it is establishing for the supply of a range of marketing services. The Newcastle University Marketing Department is a comprehensive, world-class marketing team dedicated to serving our partners, academics and students. This DPS will also be used for marketing across the entire University and is not limited to the central team. Our vision for marketing at Newcastle encompasses the following: * embracing a 'digital first' approach; * encouraging our team through personal growth; * engaging with our clients and audiences; * delivering an exceptional marketing strategy. There will be six lots on this DPS: 1) web services, SEO and digital content; 2) graphic design and print, branding, copywriting; 3) programmatic advertising management, media buying, public relations; 4) social media, paid search and paid social; 5) international; 6) platforms. This opportunity was sent to suppliers on Lot 3 of the DPS (NU1589).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000463-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mrs Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086396

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD INITIATIVE

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