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(NU/1589-46) PR for Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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28 Feb 2022 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is Newcastle University, which issued a tender titled "(NU/1589-46) PR for Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres". This project falls under the "Business services" industry category, specifically focusing on public relations services. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and this process has recently concluded, with a contract awarded to O Communications on 18 February 2022, valued at £36,000. The primary objective of the tender was to enhance the visibility and engagement of the Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres at both regional and national levels.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for public relations agencies, especially those with established networks in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, to showcase their capabilities. Businesses that have prior experience in B2B marketing, case study promotion, and media engagement would be particularly well-suited to participate. The ability to demonstrate successful previous campaigns and effective reporting metrics will be crucial for agencies looking to expand their market presence through such contracts.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-46) PR for Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres

Notice Description

DER-IC require a PR agency with strong industry connections. The agency will be supplied with assets to work from, including branded materials and internal support. The agency will be required to gain regional and national exposure for DER-IC, showcasing new innovations, events, case studies, expansions and more. Applicants responding must be able to demonstrate: * A network of regional and industry contacts * Evidence of working within the manufacturing and/or engineering sector * Evidence of existing clients' exposure featured in regional and national publications * Examples of reporting methods, including KPIs. To raise awareness of DER-IC in the UK and more widely and build the profile of our brand with the media and through them B2B customers. In doing so, the objectives of the campaign are: * to support B2B engagement through the promotion of relevant case studies, new innovations, partner and business testimonials. * to highlight research and innovation breakthroughs * profile our experts as thought-leaders in their field.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DER-IC require a PR agency with strong industry connections. The agency will be supplied with assets to work from, including branded materials and internal support. The agency will be required to gain regional and national exposure for DER-IC, showcasing new innovations, events, case studies, expansions and more. Applicants responding must be able to demonstrate: * A network of regional and industry contacts * Evidence of working within the manufacturing and/or engineering sector * Evidence of existing clients' exposure featured in regional and national publications * Examples of reporting methods, including KPIs. To raise awareness of DER-IC in the UK and more widely and build the profile of our brand with the media and through them B2B customers. In doing so, the objectives of the campaign are: * to support B2B engagement through the promotion of relevant case studies, new innovations, partner and business testimonials. * to highlight research and innovation breakthroughs * profile our experts as thought-leaders in their field.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005364-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O COMMUNICATIONS

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