--- title: "ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2024-07-02" --- # ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cd8069-401e-4cf8-b944-75d837ea091a.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an agency for a 3-year period to provide public relations services. The agency must effectively communicate NPL's cutting-edge research to diverse audiences in the UK and internationally. The tender, titled "ITT: NPL_127157 Provision of Public Relations Services," falls under the business services category, with a contract value of £150,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 1st August 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th November 2024 and ending on 3rd November 2027. This opportunity opens doors for businesses with experience in delivering impactful work for science facilities or technology companies. Ideal candidates should have a proven ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and possess a network that spans the UK and global STEM communities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement method. Businesses located in various regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond can engage with NPL to potentially secure this contract. ## Notice NPL is seeking to appoint an agency for a 3 year period The purpose of the appointment shall be to provide media and public relations services overseen by the in-house PR team. NPL requires an agency with the skills, connections and creativity to effectively communicate the cutting-edge research and innovative work that is led by world-class scientists at NPL - across a broad range of audiences, primarily in the UK but also internationally. The successful agency will be able to tell the story of NPL, metrology, measurement science and the work NPL conducts across different scientific, engineering and technology disciplines to the media, effectively position NPL as the authority on metrology in the UK. Participants in the tender should have a background in delivering work with impact on behalf of leading science facilities/technology companies or be able to demonstrate a proven ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas to a range of audiences and have a network of influence that reaches across the UK and global STEM communities. To express Interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/31325016019073CBCBEC ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e187cfbd-6885-48e3-bf3b-eac7253deb3c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 2 Jul 2024 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e187cfbd-6885-48e3-bf3b-eac7253deb3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e187cfbd-6885-48e3-bf3b-eac7253deb3c 2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/31325016019073CBCBEC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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