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DfE Invest NI - PR Services GB and Europe

INVEST NI

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Award

03 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "DfE Invest NI - PR Services GB and Europe" conducted by Invest NI is currently in the award stage, with the contract status active and a total value of £600,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. The tender was initiated on 1 November 2021, with submissions open until 7 December 2021. The contract is classified under public relations services (CPV code 79416000) and is aimed at providing PR services specifically for GB and Europe over an initial period of 12 months, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in public relations and communications. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative criteria—particularly those that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing—are well-positioned to compete. As the procurement is geared towards enhancing public relations capabilities, businesses that focus on public relations management and consultancy services would be especially suited to engage in this tender, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with Invest NI.

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Notice Title

DfE Invest NI - PR Services GB and Europe

Notice Description

DfE Invest NI - PR Services GB and Europe

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE Invest NI - PR Services GB and Europe. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract for a three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract for a three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of 1 year and will contain options to extend for 3 further periods of 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f22d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005793-2022
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
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 3 to 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NI
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWDED HOUR LLC DBA TEMPUS MEDIA

Further Information

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