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DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Public Relations Services and management of Invest NI Wechat and Weibo Social Media Accounts in mainland China

DfE Invest Northern Ireland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Feb 2022 at 12:35

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Tender

04 Jan 2022 at 15:15

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TenderUpdate

04 Jan 2022 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by DfE Invest Northern Ireland, who is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide public relations services and manage their social media accounts (Wechat and Weibo) in mainland China. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically within the business services and public relations sectors, and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is currently active with a total value of £500,000. Key dates include the contract being awarded on February 22, 2022, with performance monitoring scheduled throughout the contract period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, marketing, and social media management, particularly those with experience in international markets. Companies that can demonstrate a strong methodology for strategic PR, media engagement, and social media content production would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for growth exists due to the requirement for ongoing support for Northern Ireland's image and trade sector expertise in a crucial market like mainland China.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Public Relations Services and management of Invest NI Wechat and Weibo Social Media Accounts in mainland China

Notice Description

Invest Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide PR services to support its mainland China activity on a project basis and to manage their Wechat and Weibo social media accounts. The Contractor shall plan and implement PR and social media activity in order to best showcase Northern Ireland as a place to do business, NI's expertise in key trade sectors and raise the profile of Northern Ireland as an investment location. Activity will include strategic and tactical PR i.e. media liaison, arrange media interviews, drafting press releases and editorial, press briefings etc. and social media content production.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide PR services to support its mainland China activity on a project basis and to manage their Wechat and Weibo social media accounts. The Contractor shall plan and implement PR and social media activity in order to best showcase Northern Ireland as a place to do business, NI's expertise in key trade sectors and raise the profile of Northern Ireland as an investment location. Activity will include strategic and tactical PR i.e. media liaison, arrange media interviews, drafting press releases and editorial, press briefings etc. and social media content production.

Options: After the initial one year contract period, there are 2 further options to extend for up to 1 year each.

Renewal: Prior to expiry of contract anticipated to be February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f821
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005288-2022
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

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be November 2025.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfE Invest Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shanghai Sida Tuofu Management Consulting Co Ltd

Further Information

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