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External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2024 at 14:19

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2024 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Feb 2023 at 12:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has completed a procurement process titled "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust," classified under public relations services (CPV code: 79416000). This project mainly focuses on serving the UK region with an estimated annual contract value between £100,000 and £125,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Political Lobbying & Media Relations Ltd on 9th August 2024. The contract aims to secure expertise in press, public relations, and crisis management to support all schools within the trust and its central team. This two-year contract, with the option to extend up to a total of five years, represents an opportunity for OAT to bolster its communications efforts and manage potential crises effectively. The award stage of the procurement process has been successfully concluded.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in public relations and crisis management, particularly those familiar with the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media management, with established connections in both government and media, will find this tender highly beneficial. Firms that can offer senior-level advice and support on a flexible, cost-effective basis will be well-suited to this opportunity. Given OAT's extensive network of schools and the requisite for managing a diverse range of communications, businesses that can demonstrate robust experience and a proactive approach in delivering effective public relations services are positioned to grow through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a625
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£630,842 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2023Expired
Award Date
9 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)
Additional Buyers

Ormiston Academies Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Political Lobbying & Media Relations Ltd

Further Information

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