Award

Public Affairs Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2023 at 16:20

Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for a public affairs consultancy service. The University required the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy to attract inward investment, influence policymaking, and build awareness of its strengths. The contract was awarded to Public First, with a total value of £180,000. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the award date on 23rd October 2023.

This tender opportunity with the University of Exeter presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, specifically those offering public relations services, to engage with a prestigious institution and contribute to its strategic goals. Businesses that can provide innovative public affairs and investment strategies aligned with the university's core strengths and national objectives would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Public Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

We require the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy for the University of Exeter, based on the institution's core strengths, that will: 1. Attract inward investment for the University from the UK Government, public bodies, business and other private investors to deliver and scale its programmes and innovations, gain competitive advantage, and maximise its impact. 2. Influence national policymaking to support delivery of the University's priorities, and to use the University's successes as a model for national reform. 3. Build awareness of our strengths in a way that leads to new partnerships, within specific sectors and government departments so that we build a reputation for unique contributions to tackling systemic national/global challenges across the environment, health and social justice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter invites companies to bid to develop a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy and delivery plan. The strategy will be based on the institution's core strengths, and support it to secure inward investment, influence and awareness. The strategy should align to the UK's ambitions and match up the University's strategic priorities with the local, regional and national opportunities ahead.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032040-2023
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

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
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
Not specified

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

PUBLIC FIRST

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