Award

P-2905 Framework for the Provision of PR and Event Management Services

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2024 at 14:38

Tender

06 Feb 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Translink is seeking to establish a Framework for the Provision of PR and Event Management Services in Northern Ireland. This procurement process has now reached the award stage, with Gray's Communications Limited, Lanyon Communications Limited, and MCE N.I. Ltd being the awarded suppliers. The contract, valued at £2,250,000 GBP, was signed on 22nd May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the public relations and event management services sector to engage with Translink in delivering creative communication campaigns for enhancing public transport in Northern Ireland. Companies specializing in quality-driven PR and event management are well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to support Translink's business growth goals and wider corporate objectives.

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Notice Title

P-2905 Framework for the Provision of PR and Event Management Services

Notice Description

Translink wish to establish a Framework for the provision of PR and Event Management Services. Appointed service providers will have a proven performance record for delivering excellent outcomes. Translink seek to partner with agencies that share our passion and ambition to deliver excellent public transport for Northern Ireland and can bring their expertise to support creative and dynamic communication campaigns that will help drive business growth, build relations and generate advocacy and support in line with wider corporate goals. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink wish to establish a Framework for the provision of PR and Event Management Services. Appointed service providers will have a proven performance record for delivering excellent outcomes. Translink seek to partner with agencies that share our passion and ambition to deliver excellent public transport for Northern Ireland and can bring their expertise to support creative and dynamic communication campaigns that will help drive business growth, build relations and generate advocacy and support in line with wider corporate goals. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The Framework Agreement may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for further period(s) of up to a maximum of 36 months.

Renewal: This framework agreement may be re-tendered prior to the expiry date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0437a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018650-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This framework agreement will likely be retendered before the final end date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

GRAY'S COMMUNICATIONS

LANYON COMMUNICATIONS

MCE N.I.

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