Award

EC1009 - Public Relations Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 08:51

Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 13:21

Planning

26 Sep 2023 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently procuring Public Relations Services through an open procedure. The contract, titled "EC1009 - Public Relations Services", aims to establish a multi-channel PR strategy over the next 2 - 3 years. Potential suppliers should note that the School of Informatics seeks to enhance its reputation in Generative AI and AI through this initiative. The University is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is active. The contract was awarded to Stripe Communications on 1st March 2024 for a value of £356,928.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in Public Relations services, particularly those specialising in communication strategies for academic institutions and technological advancements. Interested businesses should pay attention to the award criteria of 80% based on quality and 20% on price. The contract is governed by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and involves a competitive process to select suitable suppliers to support the University's communication objectives in the field of artificial intelligence.

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Notice Title

EC1009 - Public Relations Services

Notice Description

The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh looks for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and Wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI and AI. It should be original, impactful and enable our key audiences to identify and connect with us across multiple channels. It must also be flexible enough to cover communication outputs beyond Generative AI and AI when required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007774-2024
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£356,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 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 EDINBURGH
Additional Buyers

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Contact Name
Hayley Bell
Contact Email
hayley.bell@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS

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