Tender

UCG PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

United Colleges Group, located at Paddington Green Campus in London, has initiated an open procurement process for "UCG Public Relations Agency Services" under the category of public relations services. This tender is aimed at acquiring professional services to provide public relations consultancy for an initial period of one year starting from 24th April 2026, with possible extensions up to 23rd April 2028. Key dates include the deadline for enquiries on 20th March 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026. This opportunity is presented as an open competition, encouraging electronic submissions through MultiQuote, accessible to registered suppliers.

This tender creates robust opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services to expand their operations through collaboration with a prominent educational institution. The contract is valued at £60,000, exclusive of taxes, and is designed with an emphasis on quality, price, and presentation. Assistance to both SMEs and VCSEs is encouraged, aligning with the buyer's commitment to inclusivity. Businesses with expertise in comprehensive public relations strategies will find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the demand for high-quality consultancy services. The tender is suitable for firms that can deliver innovative solutions and engage effectively with varied stakeholders in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UCG PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES

Notice Description

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES, INITIALLY 1 YEAR

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06674c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021799-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NB
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Little Venice
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

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