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title: "PR Agency for DIT North America"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# PR Agency for DIT North America

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd8fc56-6895-4ca9-bf36-7a1ce770edcf

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Public Relations Agency for the Department of International Trade (DIT) North America is currently complete. This tender, initiated as an open procedure, had a total budget of £140,000 per annum, with the opportunity for two extensions of twelve months each, leading to a potential total value of £540,000 over a three-year contract period. The contract's timeframe runs from 5 March 2020 to 5 March 2021. The DIT, based in London, aims to enhance the perception of the UK in North America through strategic media placements and digital content, thus fostering international trade and investment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for public relations firms and agencies that specialise in optimising brand messaging in the North American market. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international communications, digital marketing, and media relations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in such projects, these businesses can expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in international markets, leveraging government partnerships to promote growth and innovation.

## Notice

The Department of International Trade (DIT) secure UK and global prosperity by encouraging and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. You invited to tender to be the PR Agency for DIT North America. The requirement is for an agency to complement the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Communications Network for DIT North America. The agency will bring to life DIT's vision of being the 'good news' department and help with perceptions of the UK with our North American audience. The agency will deploy these "success stories" as digital content, through strategic press and media placements. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months; with the availability of up to two 2 extensions of up to a further 12 months each. Funding has been approved on 20 June 2019. The total budget is $180,000 (including applicable taxes) per annum. The total potential opportunity is $540,000 over 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd8117b-6b78-453b-a62f-8023493d60fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINN PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd8117b-6b78-453b-a62f-8023493d60fa
- 18 May 2020 at 15:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd8117b-6b78-453b-a62f-8023493d60fa
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44
  18th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/433bb144-196d-4509-9a5c-ec456ba1d8b8
  Contract (Redacted)

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