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Public Relations Agency for Ravensbourne University London

RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2025 at 16:16

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 18:49

Summary of the contracting process

Ravensbourne University London has completed the procurement process for a Public Relations (PR) agency to provide comprehensive PR services for a three-year period, with a possible extension of 12 months subject to mutual agreement. The contract was awarded to Pagefield Communications Ltd and has a total value of £300,000. This process falls under the "Public relations services" industry category, focusing on enhancing the university's brand visibility and communications with external stakeholders. Key dates include the award date of 23 January 2025, and the contract period starting on 6 January 2025, and ending on 5 January 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

This tender offers significant opportunities for PR agencies to demonstrate their capabilities in strategic communication, brand management, and stakeholder engagement, crucial for driving growth in the higher education sector. Agencies with a proven track record in creative and effective PR campaigns will find this tender particularly suitable. The project entails a comprehensive approach to improving Ravensbourne University London's public image and reinforcing its position as a leading institution in creative education. Businesses that can showcase creativity, strategic thinking, and a history of successful PR initiatives stand to benefit greatly from this engagement.

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Notice Title

Public Relations Agency for Ravensbourne University London

Notice Description

Ravensbourne University London (RUL) invites proposals from Public Relations (PR) agencies to provide comprehensive PR services to the University for a three-year period. Subject to mutual agreement, the contract may be extended for a further 12 months. The selected agency will be responsible for developing and executing PR strategies to enhance Ravensbourne University London's brand visibility with key audiences, build our reputation as a university of choice in our subjects of focus, and improve communications with our external stakeholders. Whilst also making the case for creative education in the UK. The objective of this tender is to identify and engage a PR agency that can effectively represent RUL, helping in the achievement of its communications objectives. The agency should demonstrate creativity, strategic thinking and a track record of success in PR campaigns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this tender is to identify and engage a PR agency that can effectively represent Ravensbourne University London, helping in the achievement of its communications objectives. The agency should demonstrate creativity, strategic thinking, and a track record of success in PR campaigns.

Renewal: For three years with a possible additional year subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002430-2025
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
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rave.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0EW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAGEFIELD COMMUNICATIONS

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