Award

Provision of Pan UK Integrated Comms - Public Relations (B2B, B2C) & Social Media Strategy/PRO/ OJEU/2020

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (The) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of integrated communications covering public relations (B2B, B2C) and social media strategy across the UK. The procurement is categorised under public relations services within the services sector. The contract, identified as OUPA10595, is scheduled to commence on 10th February 2025 and will end on 31st July 2025. The procurement was initiated in the tender stage and has progressed to the award and contract update phase as of 27th January 2025. The contract period spans 1440 days, indicating a long-term engagement strategy within region UKJ12.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and social media strategy services, especially those experienced in handling integrated communication projects for education institutions or public sector clients. The awarded supplier, 23red Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale operations that can proficiently manage such expansive projects. Companies with a robust portfolio in B2B and B2C public relations, especially those capable of executing strategic social media initiatives, would find this contract particularly rewarding. It's an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pan UK Integrated Comms - Public Relations (B2B, B2C) & Social Media Strategy/PRO/ OJEU/2020

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908655814

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

23RED

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