Tender

Public Affairs Support and Consultancy

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

25 Apr 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Public Affairs Support and Consultancy tender is being conducted by Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, UK. The tender title is "Public Affairs Support and Consultancy" within the services category. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submission on May 29, 2024. The University is seeking a provider who can offer government relations and stakeholder engagement services at both Scottish and UK levels.

This opportunity presents a chance for public affairs and external relations consultancies with expertise in government relations and political insights to engage with Robert Gordon University. Businesses well-versed in strategic advice provision and stakeholder engagement within the educational sector are encouraged to participate. The University's aim is to enhance its policymaking influence during a period of significant institutional change and anticipated alterations in the higher education funding landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Support and Consultancy

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint one contract to a public affairs/external relations consultancy which has expertise, experience and connections spanning government relations, public affairs, external stakeholder engagement and political insights at both Scottish and UK levels. The supplier would need to be able to provide strategic advice and input to the University at a time of significant change for the University, as well as during a time of reform of the post-16 education environment and anticipated change to the funding environment for higher education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to appoint one contract to a public affairs/external relations consultancy which has expertise, experience and connections spanning government relations, public affairs, external stakeholder engagement and political insights at both Scottish and UK levels. The supplier would need to be able to provide strategic advice and input to the University at a time of significant change for the University, as well as during a time of reform of the post-16 education environment and anticipated change to the funding environment for higher education.

Renewal: possibility of one year extension. New requirement so subject to internal review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764808
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503844
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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