Award

PR, Marketing and Communication Services

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2024 at 07:23

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), located in Loughborough (region UKF22), issued a tender for "PR, Marketing and Communication Services" under an open procedure. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public relations services (CPV 79416000). The procurement process began in October 2024, with bids required by 31st October 2024, and the contract was awarded to Denford Associates Ltd on 20th December 2024. The contract's total value is £435,000, and it will commence on 1st January 2025, concluding on 31st December 2029, with break clauses at the end of the first and third years.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in PR, marketing and communication services, particularly those experienced in the education sector and multi-academy trusts. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive PR solutions, including crisis management, social media strategies, and media training, are well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with a proven track record in these areas, such as Denford Associates Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, can greatly benefit from the extended partnership period, fostering long-term stability and potential for future contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Title

PR, Marketing and Communication Services

Notice Description

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is seeking to procure a supplier to support the Trusts public relations, marketing and communications. The provision includes crisis management, internal and external communications, social media strategies and media training. The Trust is seeking a supplier with technical expertise in the education sector including understanding of working with a large multi academy trust. The contract will be in place for up to 5 years with a break clause at the end of year 1 and year 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The David Ross Education Trust (The Trust) is seeking to procure a supplier to support the Trusts public relations, marketing and communications. The provision includes crisis management, internal and external communications, social media strategies and media training. The Trust is seeking a supplier with technical expertise in the education sector including understanding of working with a large multi academy trust. The contract will be in place for up to 5 years with a break clause at the end of year 1 and year 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041096-2024
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Joanna Bailey
Contact Email
procurement@dret.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENFORD ASSOCIATES

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