Tender

Public Relation Agency Services

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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12 Jul 2022 at 12:41

Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the buying organisation, FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED, which is seeking proposals for "Public Relation Agency Services" in the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having previously been tendered. Key deadlines included the submission end date on 21 September 2021, with plans for a contract duration of up to four years, starting from 1 April 2022. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and this procurement was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in public relations and communications, particularly those experienced in the railway sector or public transport projects. Businesses that excel in crafting engaging campaigns, managing media relations, and providing strategic insights into brand enhancement would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for a long-term contract could facilitate stability and growth, especially for agencies able to deliver innovative PR solutions that align with the values and obligations of Avanti West Coast.

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Notice Title

Public Relation Agency Services

Notice Description

Provision of PR Agency services to support Avanti West Coast PR team in delivering engaging PR campaigns to improve brand awareness and love as well as contribute towards Avanti West Coast obligations of public and media relations including publicising philanthropy, charity and community-based schemes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The PR agency is required to support the Avanti West Coast team with industry insights, trends and measurements to ensure that we deliver best-practice and cutting-edge work. Additionally, the agency will also be on hand to support any consumer media sell in and reactive work, as and when required.

Renewal: We are working towards appointing a PR agency from 1st April 2022, for a 2+2 contractual option i.e. 2 years fixed period (24 months) with an option to extend for up to additional 2 years (up to 24 months) . This will take the shortlisted agency potentially up to 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruchiie Sehdev
Contact Email
ruchiie.sehdev@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7557487186

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5DH
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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