Award

PR Agency Partner

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited, located in Inverness, UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a Public Relations (PR) Agency Partner. The tender, titled "PR Agency Partner," falls under the industry category of rail services and aims to support and protect the Caledonian Sleeper brand. The procurement process follows a selective method using a restricted procedure, with interested suppliers required to submit electronic bids. The tender period closes on 10th June 2025 at 09:30 AM, and bidding agencies can expect an invitation to the second stage on 17th June 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £120,000 with options for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for PR agencies specialising in travel, tourism, and transport to expand their portfolio by supporting a prestigious brand within the UK rail sector. This contract will be ideal for agencies equipped to manage reactive and proactive external communications, including out of hours support and press cuttings. Additionally, agencies capable of launching new products and services, and engaging with various stakeholders, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. A successful partnership with Caledonian Sleeper could substantially boost industry credibility and open up further business opportunities.

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Notice Title

PR Agency Partner

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited is looking for a PR Agency partner to help support and protect the Caledonian Sleeper brand. The partner will provide reactive external communications support (including out of hours support) and press cuttings support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Limited is looking for a PR Agency partner to help support and protect the Caledonian Sleeper brand. The partner will provide reactive external communications support (including out of hours support) and press cuttings support. The partner will work closely with Caledonian Sleeper's Head of Sales & Marketing as well as other stakeholders across the business. On a proactive basis, the partner will also support the launch of new products, services and other newsworthy stories relating to Caledonian Sleeper as they arise to ensure positive coverage of the brand and contribute to generating awareness and sales.

Renewal: a 12 month extension can be made

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541617
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Karen Rogers
Contact Email
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3300600500

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN DOE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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