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title: "Public affairs consultancy"
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# Public affairs consultancy

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03b7dfb2-01b6-4e27-ab33-576736e04cf5

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## Summary

The public procurement process is completed for a contract titled "Public affairs consultancy," awarded by Sheffield Hallam University. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of public relations consultancy services, was initiated to acquire specialist consultancy services to promote the University's messages immediately following the 2017 general election. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded on 23rd May 2017 and is set for a contract period from 19th June 2017 to 17th November 2017. This procurement followed the local standing orders and procedures of Sheffield Hallam University, with the delivery location being in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business by providing public affairs support within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in public relations and a strong understanding of the landscape following electoral events would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with organisations requiring public relations support can further enhance market reach and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University required specialist consultancy services to commission public affairs support to promote and deliver the University's messages immediately following the 2017 general election. This contract was awarded in line with local standing orders and procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b57197-9374-4c75-81e4-d2f47131df51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sheffield Hallam procedures |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2017 - 17 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b57197-9374-4c75-81e4-d2f47131df51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b57197-9374-4c75-81e4-d2f47131df51
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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