Award

ID 3448035 - DfE - Invest NI - Public Relation Services in Europe

INVEST NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2021 at 13:54

Tender

20 May 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Invest NI seeking bids for Public Relation Services in Europe under an open procedure. The tender, with an estimated value between £300,000 and £600,000, is currently active and was initiated on 20th May 2021, with a submission deadline of 21st June 2021. This public procurement falls within the services industry, specifically identified under the CPV classification for public relations services. The delivery locations are within the United Kingdom, and the contract is structured with options for renewal for a total duration of up to four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations management and consultancy services. Companies adept at providing creative communication strategies and possessing a robust understanding of European markets will find this tender particularly relevant. As Invest NI is a central purchasing body, successful bidders will engage in a monitored relationship with the authority, encouraging ongoing development and potential for further contracts, especially for firms looking to expand their presence in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

ID 3448035 - DfE - Invest NI - Public Relation Services in Europe

Notice Description

DfE - Invest NI - Public Relation Services in Europe

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - Invest NI - Public Relation Services in Europe. Additional information: A 1+1+1+1 max 4 yrs contract

Options: A 1+1+1+1 max 4 yrs contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014322-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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