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Provision of Public Affairs Advice Consultancy

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2023 at 10:24

Tender

01 Dec 2022 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has put out a tender for the Provision of Public Affairs Advice Consultancy. The University is seeking a consultancy provider to assist in engaging with key political and policy stakeholders nationally. The tender, which is currently active, has deadlines for the Expression of Interest, Clarifications, and Tender Submission set for January 6th and 13th, 2023. The procurement process is open, and the University aims to establish a strategic partnership for influencing policy and practice.

This opportunity by Nottingham Trent University offers potential business growth for consultancy firms specializing in public affairs, particularly those with experience in government relations and policy advocacy. Businesses interested in this tender should have a strong understanding of the UK political landscape to effectively support the University in its engagement efforts. The contract terms include the possibility of renewal for up to four years, providing a long-term partnership that can benefit both the University and the selected consultancy provider.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Affairs Advice Consultancy

Notice Description

Nottingham Trent University has a strong reputation within government for student support, HE & FE collaboration and investing in the student experience. With the recent appointment of Professor Edward Peck as the Department for Education's Student Support Champion, clear and current understanding of government policy and direction is critical. The University is looking for a Public Affairs consultancy provider to further assist in positioning us with key political and policy stakeholders nationally. We want our reputation to be as such that we top of mind to be invited to influence on a range of issues of strategic policy and practice that are of importance to us, the student and the sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nottingham Trent University has a strong reputation within government for student support, HE & FE collaboration and investing in the student experience. With the recent appointment of Professor Edward Peck as the Department for Education's Student Support Champion, clear and current understanding of government policy and direction is critical. The University is looking for a Public Affairs consultancy provider to further assist in positioning us with key political and policy stakeholders nationally. We want our reputation to be as such that we top of mind to be invited to influence on a range of issues of strategic policy and practice that are of importance to us, the student and the sector.

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0389e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019123-2023
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
Not specified

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
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Dean Scaife
Contact Email
dean.scaife@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158482921

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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