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International Public Relations Consultancy for Environment, Climate and Sustainability

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

30 Oct 2023 at 16:35

Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process for the International Public Relations Consultancy for Environment, Climate, and Sustainability. The contract was awarded to Browning & Associates Ltd. The procurement stage was for public relations services, and the contract value was GBP 180,000. The University of Exeter, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, initiated this tender and aimed to raise its international profile in climate solutions through media coverage and events. The deadline for submission was on 3rd May 2023.

This tender opportunity for public relations consultancy services at the University of Exeter presents a chance for businesses specializing in environment and climate communications to showcase their expertise. Companies with a track record in international media relations and events, particularly in climate communications, are well-suited for the tender. The University seeks a consultancy to amplify its academic work globally, attract new partners and investors, and drive transformational change. Potential bidders should focus on solutions and adaptations related to climate change and demonstrate capabilities in fostering international partnerships.

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Notice Title

International Public Relations Consultancy for Environment, Climate and Sustainability

Notice Description

At the University of Exeter we are already delivering outstanding research, education and partnerships to tip the scales towards positive change on the environment and climate emergency. In the years ahead we want to continue to raise the profile of our work through international media coverage and events to help foster new relationships, attract new investment and contribute to societal change. We want to work with a public relations consultancy to help deliver high quality international media coverage and raise the profile and visibility of Exeter's academics and work. We have made good progress over the past 12 months but need additional support and expertise to promote our work on the international stage, for example the Global Systems Institute to be known as one of the world's leading centres for climate solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At the University of Exeter we are already delivering outstanding research, education and partnerships to tip the scales towards positive change on the environment and climate emergency. In the years ahead we want to continue to raise the profile of our work through international media coverage and events to help foster new relationships, attract new investment and contribute to societal change. We want to work with a public relations consultancy to help deliver high quality international media coverage and raise the profile and visibility of Exeter's academics and work. We have made good progress over the past 12 months but need additional support and expertise to promote our work on the international stage, for example the Global Systems Institute to be known as one of the world's leading centres for climate solutions. We are looking to work with a public relations agency with a strong track record of environment and climate communications with exceptional media relations and events expertise who can position the University of Exeter effectively internationally to achieve maximum impact and profile for the University's work. We particularly want to focus our communications strategy on solutions and adaptations, utilising our knowledge and expertise to achieve transformational change. We also want the public relations strategy to help us attract new partners and investors to help us build our research and education capability. We have partnerships with top universities around the globe and those support our ten year University strategy which puts leading the fight against climate change and ecological crisis as a key strategic priority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b7f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032041-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNING & ASSOCIATES

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