Tender

Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets

LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets." This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically marketing services (CPV: 79342000), and is valued at £525,000. The contract focuses on providing social media and PR campaign services to attract additional customers in China. The submission deadline for this open procedure is 10th January 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the award period will commence on 13th January 2025. The procurement process requires electronic submission, and submissions must be made in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, social media, and public relations, particularly those with experience and expertise in Chinese markets. Agencies that can deliver effective social media and PR campaigns aimed at increasing customer engagement and brand presence in China would find this tender highly suitable. With potential for two one-year renewals, it offers long-term collaboration opportunities with LNER, a prominent operator on the East Coast Mainline. Companies that can demonstrate innovative strategies and a strong understanding of the Chinese market will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets

Notice Description

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) - the East Coast Mainline train operator for long distance train services from London to Yorkshire, the north-east of England and Scotland - is reviewing its retained agency setup for social media and PR in China.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide social media and PR campaign services to attract additional customers in China.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039461-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
robb Sayers
Contact Email
robb.sayers@lner.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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