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P-0963 Provision of Integrated Communications Agency Services

TRANSLINK

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23 Jul 2021 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Translink, a key player in urban railway and bus services in the United Kingdom, seeking proposals for the "P-0963 Provision of Integrated Communications Agency Services". This tender, categorized under public relations services, is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to MORROW COMMUNICATIONS LTD on 30th June 2021. The procurement method used was selective, employing a restricted procedure. Interested suppliers were invited to submit their proposals via the etendersNI portal, ensuring compliance with submission requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the public relations sector, particularly for businesses specialising in integrated communications strategies and event management. Firms that excel in crafting impactful communication campaigns within allocated budgets and timelines would be well-suited to compete in future tenders for similar contracts. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their service offerings in this industry could find valuable prospects with Translink and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

P-0963 Provision of Integrated Communications Agency Services

Notice Description

Supplier to provide public relations and event management services including but not limited to: designing, delivering and evaluating high impact integrated corporate communications strategies, campaigns and activities within set budgets and timescales. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal, via this Cft. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplier to provide public relations and event management services including but not limited to: designing, delivering and evaluating high impact integrated corporate communications strategies, campaigns and activities within set budgets and timescales. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal, via this Cft. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Options: The initial term of the contract will run for 3 years, with the option to extend for period(s) up to a maximum of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cbc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017494-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 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
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Rachel Lemon
Contact Email
rachel.lemon@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORROW COMMUNICATIONS

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