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Award

20 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

12 Apr 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College is seeking a contractor to provide public affairs services through a tender process titled "The Provision of Public Affairs Services to City of Glasgow College." This procurement falls within the education industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The tender, which requested applications through a selective procurement method (restricted procedure), had a deadline for submissions on 17 May 2019. The total value of this contract is £240,000, and the contract period is expected to last for 1,080 days with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public affairs, political consulting, and related services. Companies with strategic expertise in navigating political landscapes, particularly within the education sector in both Scotland and the UK, would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs with strong ties in political networks and the capacity to deliver swift, informed public relations strategies may find this contract particularly appealing. Successful bidders will need to meet specific financial criteria and demonstrate relevant experience in order to be considered.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Public Affairs Services to City of Glasgow College

Notice Description

The objective if this tender is to appoint a Contractor who will: Provide strategic Public Affairs advice and support Keep abreast of political developments in Education (Scotland and UK) to advise on a possible response/positive action Monitor and report on political intelligence in particular on the activities of Holyrood, Parliament, Whitehall and other relevant bodies and organisations Offer an extensive personal and private range of political (national, UK and international) and media contacts

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this tender is to appoint a Contractor who will: Provide strategic Public Affairs advice and support Keep abreast of political developments in Education (Scotland and UK) to advise on a possible response/positive action Monitor and report on political intelligence in particular on the activities of Holyrood, Parliament, Whitehall and other relevant bodies and organisations. Offer an extensive personal and private range of political (national, UK and international) and media contacts.

Renewal: Opportunity to extend contract for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384158
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Glasgow College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dram Communications

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351389
    The Provision of Public Affairs Services to City of Glasgow College - The objective if this tender is to appoint a Contractor who will: Provide strategic Public Affairs advice and support Keep abreast of political developments in Education (Scotland and UK) to advise on a possible response/positive action Monitor and report on political intelligence in particular on the activities of Holyrood, Parliament, Whitehall and other relevant bodies and organisations Offer an extensive personal and private range of political (national, UK and international) and media contacts
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384158
    The Provision of Public Affairs Services to City of Glasgow College - The objective if this tender is to appoint a Contractor who will: Provide strategic Public Affairs advice and support Keep abreast of political developments in Education (Scotland and UK) to advise on a possible response/positive action Monitor and report on political intelligence in particular on the activities of Holyrood, Parliament, Whitehall and other relevant bodies and organisations Offer an extensive personal and private range of political (national, UK and international) and media contacts

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