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The provision of Public Affairs Services

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking proposals for the provision of Public Affairs Services, with a total contract value of £54,000. This procurement is part of an open tender process, classified under the services category (CPV code 79416000). Relevant details include a submission deadline of February 12, 2021, and the contract will be awarded on the same date. The procurement is situated in Dumfries, UK, and is currently in the award stage, having been completed based on recent updates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering public affairs and consulting services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communications, stakeholder engagement, or public relations. Companies with experience in working with educational institutions are especially well-suited to compete, as they can demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs and dynamics within the education sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of Public Affairs Services

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the provision of Public Affairs Services for Dumfries & Galloway College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries & Galloway College wish to appoint a Contractor to provide Public Affairs Services. The appointed Contractor will work with the College to provide a solution which meets a variety of needs. Needs to consider are financial needs, user needs and technical needs.

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract with the 1 year plus 1 year extension option if agreed by both Supplier and Dumfries and Galloway College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Dawn Tait
Contact Email
taitd@dumgal.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1387734000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4FD
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALOGEN COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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