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Provision of PR Services for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, acting as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of PR services. The contract is worth £96,000 and will run for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional year. The PR services will include developing media relations, supporting in-house PR content creation, managing public affairs and strategic stakeholder engagement, and providing measurement and analytics support. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the final award notice published on 22 January 2025. The contract was signed on 13 January 2025, and the awarded supplier is Hot Tin Roof, based in Edinburgh, UKM75 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those with expertise in the digital health and social care sectors. It is especially suited for SMEs that can provide high-value PR services to raise awareness on national and international platforms. The awarded contract demonstrates the importance of having a strong media and public affairs strategy to enhance the reputation and visibility of the DHI. Businesses capable of delivering strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement will find this contract valuable for growth and expanding their client portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of PR Services for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde, acting as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a variety of PR services on a 3-year call-off contract (with the option to extend for another 1 year) to raise awareness of key activities both nationally and internationally across a range of media platforms to position us as experts in our field. Activities may include but not limited to: - Developing media relations with key journalists, publications and media outlets (nationally and internationally) - Providing expert support to our in-house PR Assistant with content creation and distribution in particular high-value press releases and thought leadership pieces - Managing public affairs and lobbying. - Supporting strategic stakeholder engagement - Providing measurement and analytical support to measure the impact of our activities - If required corporate communications and crisis management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde, acting as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a variety of PR services on a 3-year call-off contract (with the option to extend for another 1 year) to raise awareness of key activities both nationally and internationally across a range of media platforms to position us as experts in our field. Activities may include but not limited to: - Developing media relations with key journalists, publications and media outlets (nationally and internationally) - Providing expert support to our in-house PR Assistant with content creation and distribution in particular high-value press releases and thought leadership pieces - Managing public affairs and lobbying - Supporting strategic stakeholder engagement - Providing measurement and analytical support to measure the impact of our activities - If required corporate communications and crisis management. Objectives: - Increase overall brand awareness of the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) - Reinforce a strong narrative for DHI that is consistent in our media messaging - Strengthen DHI's reputation amongst industry partners and key influencers through positive engagements - Showcase DHI's capabilities and the impact that DHI has on digital health and social care innovation - To protest and enhance DHI brand and image. Outcomes: - Increase the number of members joining our network from key audiences - Open doors to potential collaboration opportunities - Increase in funding opportunities - Increase in the number of new projects coming into DHI project pipeline - Increase international exposure - Support the growth of the digital health and social care economy contribution by attracting investment and export opportunities within Scotland and internationally - Support the attraction of new talent and the up-skilling on workforces in the digital health and social care sector that addresses the digital skills gap.

Renewal: The contract will run for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12-month period at the discretion of DHI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781728
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522258
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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will be up for renewal 3 years after start date, however, the contract has an additional 12-month extension option.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk, procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
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

HOT TIN ROOF

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518216
    Provision of PR Services for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) - The University of Strathclyde, acting as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a variety of PR services on a 3-year call-off contract (with the option to extend for another 1 year) to raise awareness of key activities both nationally and internationally across a range of media platforms to position us as experts in our field. Activities may include but not limited to: - Developing media relations with key journalists, publications and media outlets (nationally and internationally) - Providing expert support to our in-house PR Assistant with content creation and distribution in particular high-value press releases and thought leadership pieces - Managing public affairs and lobbying. - Supporting strategic stakeholder engagement - Providing measurement and analytical support to measure the impact of our activities - If required corporate communications and crisis management.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522258
    Provision of PR Services for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) - The University of Strathclyde, acting as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a variety of PR services on a 3-year call-off contract (with the option to extend for another 1 year) to raise awareness of key activities both nationally and internationally across a range of media platforms to position us as experts in our field. Activities may include but not limited to: - Developing media relations with key journalists, publications and media outlets (nationally and internationally) - Providing expert support to our in-house PR Assistant with content creation and distribution in particular high-value press releases and thought leadership pieces - Managing public affairs and lobbying. - Supporting strategic stakeholder engagement - Providing measurement and analytical support to measure the impact of our activities - If required corporate communications and crisis management.

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