Award

Public Relations Service

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway College (located at Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4FD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Public Affairs Services. The tender, identified as "2025-01-DGC29" and classified under CPV codes 79416000 and 79416100, falls within the Education sector. The contract was awarded to Halogen Communications, based in Edinburgh, for a value of £54,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key dates include the contract signing date on 17th March 2025, and the tender period which ended on 24th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications services. SME companies, particularly those with established expertise in public affairs and a strong track record in building brand awareness and managing stakeholder relationships, will find this contract beneficial. The appointed contractor will collaborate closely with the senior management and marketing team at Dumfries and Galloway College, making it an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to enhance their portfolio with impactful educational sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations Service

Notice Description

Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the supply of 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. Building on the positive brand awareness and trusted relationships with key influencers, the contractor will work with the College's senior management and marketing team. Please see full specification of requirements in Section 2 in the Invite to tender Document.

Renewal: 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526150
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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
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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