ID 5314168 - DfE - NRC - Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC

Northern Regional College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2024 at 16:09

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Regional College has completed the tender process for the provision of Public Relations, Media Relations, and Communications Services. The contract, identified by ID 5314168, falls under the business services category, specifically involving law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related sectors. The procurement, titled "Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC," is now in the award stage with the effective contract date signed on 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 250,000, has a potential duration of up to five years, including possible extensions. This procurement method was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all bidders. The main delivery location for this contract is within the Northern Ireland (UKN) region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering strategic support, media relations, community consultations, event management, and performance reporting. Ideal candidates would include firms specialising in public relations, management consultancy, and similar sectors. The contract can help businesses secure long-term, stable income and expand their portfolio within the public sector. The awarded supplier, Rumour Mill Creative Communications, highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete and succeed in substantial public contracts, fostering business growth and rapport within governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

ID 5314168 - DfE - NRC - Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC

Notice Description

NRC require a Supplier to assist the organisation in the following ways; strategic support, media relations, community relations and public consultation, event support, and performance management and reporting. The Supplier will be appointed for two years, with an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each. The total maximum contract duration is therefore five years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRC require a Supplier to assist the organisation in the following ways; strategic support, media relations, community relations and public consultation, event support, and performance management and reporting. The Supplier will be appointed for two years, with an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each. The total maximum contract duration is therefore five years. Additional information: An option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: An option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037891-2024
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 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
Northern Regional College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMONEY
Postcode
BT52 1QA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
Mountsandel
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rumour Mill Creative Communications

Further Information

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