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Public Relations Agency - 2023 Cycling World Championships

2023 UCI CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Ltd, based in Edinburgh, is seeking to appoint a Public Relations Agency for the 2023 Cycling World Championships, with the tender titled "Public Relations Agency - 2023 Cycling World Championships." The procurement process has been initiated through an open procedure, with the auction officially closed on 1 December 2021. The successful contract, valued at £119,976, was signed on 13 January 2022 and is focused on delivering public relations services primarily in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly those with experience in managing campaigns for large-scale sporting events. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering public relations strategies, press management, and media engagement, especially in event settings, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the international scope of the event, businesses with capabilities in global media outreach and localised engagement within the UK's sporting framework will find themselves particularly favoured.

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Notice Title

Public Relations Agency - 2023 Cycling World Championships

Notice Description

2023 World Cycling Championships Ltd was seeking to appoint an experienced Public Relations Agency to carry out public relations work for the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed Public Relations Agency will be required to; Develop an integrated Public Relations strategy, press announcements for the event, venues and ambassadors and produce content to support key announcements and media moments.

Renewal: The Purchaser may extend the period of the contract at its discretion in the event of any postponement of the Championships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445467
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 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
2023 UCI CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LTD
Contact Name
Sandra MacLennan
Contact Email
sandra.maclennan@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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