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Public Relations and Communication Services for the Northern Ireland Further Education Sector

FE Southern Regional College

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10 Mar 2021 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Public Relations and Communication Services for the Northern Ireland Further Education Sector" was initiated by FE Southern Regional College, representing a collaborative effort among the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland. This public procurement falls into the "services" category under the CPV classification of business services (specifically marketing and public relations). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is currently active, with a value of £240,000. The contract commenced in January 2021 and is intended to last for two years, with options to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. Key contacts for this tender are available at SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and communication services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Firms with expertise in strategic communications, contract management, and a solid understanding of the specific PR needs of educational institutions will be well-positioned to compete. Given the open procurement process, this contract encourages participation from a variety of service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations and Communication Services for the Northern Ireland Further Education Sector

Notice Description

NI Further Education Colleges wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver Public Relations (PR) and Communications Services. This Specification relates to work undertaken by the six regional colleges as a collective group under the direction of the NI FE Colleges' Principals Group. In addition, individual college's specific communications and PR activities will also be included. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence in January 2021 for a duration of two years. There will be the option to extend the Contract for three further periods of one year each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NI Further Education Colleges wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver Public Relations (PR) and Communications Services. This Specification relates to work undertaken by the six regional colleges as a collective group under the direction of the NI FE Colleges' Principals Group. In addition, individual college's specific communications and PR activities will also be included. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence in January 2021 for a duration of two years. There will be the option to extend the Contract for three further periods of one year each.

Options: Three options to extend for any period up to and including one year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004778-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FE Southern Regional College
Additional Buyers

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT35 8DN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWN O'CONNOR COMMUNICATIONS LLP

Further Information

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