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Public Affairs Support Services

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to award a contract for Public Affairs Support Services. Located in Aberdeen, the university is looking to engage a consultancy with strong government and parliament connections, specifically for policy influencing and political expertise. The procurement, valued at £50,000, falls under the services industry category and adopts an open procedure method. Key deadlines for this tender include a submission end date on 16th October 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after. Businesses must submit their tenders electronically through the specified platform.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public affairs consultancy to expand their reach and establish a significant relationship with a prominent educational institution. Companies that possess extensive political acumen and established connections with governmental and parliamentary bodies are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. In addition to engaging in high-level policy work, successful providers can enhance their industry reputation and secure a stable procurement agreement with potential for an optional 12-month extension. This offers a robust growth avenue for consultancies seeking to leverage their expertise in governmental relations and policy influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Support Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen.

Renewal: optional 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544683
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

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks 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
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Helen Gowen
Contact Email
h.gowen@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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUE NORTH ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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