Award

PR Agency

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University, a public authority sub-central government body, has completed a procurement process for a PR and social media support agency under the title "PR Agency". The contract, begun on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2027, falls under the industry category of public relations consultancy services. The procurement was managed directly without competition due to being below the threshold. Based in London, this procurement process aims to enhance the University’s profile and support its mission to transform lives through education. The award was given to PROHIBITION PR LTD, a Leeds-based SME, highlighting a service-focused contract within the United Kingdom.

This procuring opportunity represents a strategic means for growth in the communications and PR sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public relations and social media strategy. The nature of this contract would particularly benefit those businesses that have the capability to provide innovative communication solutions aimed at promoting educational missions. While this particular contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may arise that necessitate skills in highly tailored PR consultancy, making it attractive for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational communications sector.

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Notice Title

PR Agency

Notice Description

London Metropolitan University (London Met) is seeking immediate PR and social media agency support for an approximate 2-year period. The successful agency will provide expertise to support London Met's mission to transform lives through education and raise its profile in key areas. This document outlines the scope of work, deliverables, and objectives expected from the selected agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036875-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROHIBITION PR

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