Award

EC1009 - Public Relations Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for Public Relations Services under the tender title "EC1009". The School of Informatics sought a multi-channel PR strategy to enhance communication outputs over the next 4 years, focusing on Generative AI. The University is the buying organisation located in Edinburgh, offering business opportunities in the services sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was given to Stripe Communications with a contract value of £356,928 signed on 1st March 2024.

This tender by the University of Edinburgh for Public Relations Services presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in the services industry. Competing businesses should focus on providing innovative and impactful PR strategies aligned with Generative AI. The active status of the tender signifies a window for businesses to submit proposals by the submission deadline of 1st December 2023. The bid opening date is also set for the same day, allowing potential bidders to engage with the procurement process within the specified timeframe.

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Notice Title

EC1009 - Public Relations Services

Notice Description

The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh looks for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and Wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI and AI. It should be original, impactful and enable our key audiences to identify and connect with us across multiple channels. It must also be flexible enough to cover communication outputs beyond Generative AI and AI when required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749347
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£356,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Hayley Bell
Contact Email
hayley.bell@ed.ac.uk, john.porter@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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