Notice Information
Notice Title
Communications and Campaigns Framework
Notice Description
This tender is for communications and campaigns. This may include; *insight gathering and analysis; *campaign strategy development, planning, delivery and evaluation; *content development and production, including copywriting, creating social and digital content, and other campaign assets; *media relations; and *public affairs. We wish to appoint specialist providers who can offer in-house (not-outsourced) expertise across the range of communications and campaigns disciplines and deliverables as set out above. We estimate that we will spend between PS5,000-PS50,000 per annum across all lots, however the University does not guarantee this or any level of spend. The framework will be split into five lots as follows: *Lot 1 - campaigns and projects *Lot 2 - crisis management *Lot 3 - content creation and copywriting *Lot 4 - public affairs *Lot 5 - media training
Lot Information
Campaigns and Projects
Contractors on this lot will be expected to provide specialist support on a range of campaigns and projects. This could include PR, media relations and public affairs; campaign strategy, development and management; and content creation for a wide range of channels including podcasts, digital and social media. Work could range from leading campaigns on behalf of the university, to contributing to elements of campaigns alongside the university and other partners; and may be focused on the areas of expertise in our academic schools. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2628TUT2BG
Renewal: 2 year initial framework followed by 2 years possible extension
Crisis ManagementContractors on this lot will have a proven specialism in handling crisis and reputational communications. They will use their established expertise and draw on insight and intelligence to advise the university on live strategies to manage media and other key parties. This could include directly managing media requests, running a media response function, coordinating stakeholder communications, and providing out-of-hours cover on behalf of the university.
Renewal: 2 + 2 year extension
Content Creation and CopywritingContractors on this lot will be expected to develop and deliver content for web, digital and social media; internal, external and student audiences; and other communications channels as required. This will include gathering and writing content about the institution, through interviews, research, briefings and other routes, taking often complex academic research and producing content for wider audience understanding.
Renewal: 2 + 2 year extension
Public AffairsContractors on this lot will provide public affairs expertise to help the university secure relationships and positioning in support of their strategic ambitions, using a range of evidenced approaches and techniques. This work could include local, regional, national and international engagement, through a variety of sectors and networks.
Renewal: 2 + 2 Year extension
Media TrainingContractors on this lot will provide expertise to help the university prepare spokespeople for radio, television and print interviews ensuring they can communicate with clarity and confidence and have an understanding of what the media and journalists are looking for. This work could include local, regional, national and international audiences.
Renewal: 2 + 2 year extension
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03b4f1
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008267-2023
- 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
- £210,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Mar 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Apr 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- 4 years
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
- Contact Name
- Russell Brewood
- Contact Email
- r.brewood@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1138124634
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LEEDS
- Postcode
- LS1 3HE
- Post Town
- Leeds
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE4 West Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE42 Leeds
- Delivery Location
- TLE42 Leeds
-
- Local Authority
- Leeds
- Electoral Ward
- Little London & Woodhouse
- Westminster Constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
Further Information
Notice URLs
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