Tender

Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

MRN Operations is looking to appoint PR and Communications Agency services, spanning various geographical sites and brands, with deadlines for clarifications set on April 14, 2023, and submission by April 21, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to establish a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service.

This tender opportunity by NMRN Operations provides a chance for PR and media agencies to bid for different 'Lots' of work to support strategic communication and media relations. Vendors with skills in public relations services and a focus on consumer and corporate communications are well-suited to engage in this procurement process, enhancing business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency

Notice Description

MRN Operations is looking to procure a series of media relations services that enables it to manage its strategic communication and media relations activity with ease and efficiency. These services span across various geographical sites and brands and touch on both consumer and corporate communications. One element of this support is jointly procured with the MRT as PHD Operations in support of PHD. Our core goal in issuing this brief is obtain support that reaches above and beyond the capacity of our existing internal teams, engaging with media we may struggle to reach, or developing PR and media activities that stretch and inspire. Due to the complexity of the requirements, we have decided to develop a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service, with agencies bidding for 'Lots' of the work as detailed in the brief. Vendors may bid to support different 'Lots' of activity across the offer in line with their own skills and specialisms and where they believe they are most able to add value. Each service will have indicative budgets (as reflected in the advertised price) set against it which will be reviewed over the course of the contract in line with strategic developments and areas of focus across the business. Full details of the Lots are listed in the documentation in this advert. Clarifications Deadline is Midday (1200) Friday 14th April 2023 All submissions must be emailed to tenders@nmrn.org.uk by Midday (1200) Friday 21st April 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is a Framework Agreement with Call-Off Contracts. All information regarding this contract is located on Contracts Finder Gov.UK website where the documentation is located.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NMRN OPERATIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nmrn.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392891370

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLK23 Somerset CC, TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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