--- title: "EXTERNAL RELATIONS PROJECT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-10-23" --- # EXTERNAL RELATIONS PROJECT Buyer: THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16e69751-0d43-4a55-86f0-87946c6802ad.json) ## Summary The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham are currently soliciting proposals for an External Relations Project, which aims to enhance their branding, communications, fundraising, and public relations efforts. This tender falls under the marketing services industry category, with a value of £5,000 and a minimum budget of £4,000. The procurement is at the tender stage, with responses required by 6th November 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 12th November 2018 and will run until 7th January 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure below the specified threshold, which encourages participation from all interested parties. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for marketing and consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in educational institutions or similar sectors, to expand their client base and showcase their expertise. Businesses that specialise in marketing management consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project, as the Schools are looking for comprehensive strategies and innovative ideas to enhance their external relations function. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find this tender an advantageous opportunity to leverage their agility and personalised service approaches, ensuring they meet the unique needs of this established educational authority. ## Notice Brief: An opportunity to present an overview for an External Relations project for the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham. We are currently considering the creation of an External Relations function within the organisation and would welcome input regarding the feasibility of that particular function. We currently have a Director of Marketing & Communications and a Communications Officer but want to scope additional development around brand, comms, fundraising, PR and digital. We would also like to evaluate ROI against this particular initiative. Our mission statement is " To make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK" with particular calls to action being: Work for Us, Give to Us, Apply to Us. We would envisage successful consultant to facilitate information gathering / workshops: looking at all channels and avenues, audiences, reviewing all opportunities and challenges across the brief. We would like a response to this request by 6th November 2018. Workshops and a business case/report to be supplied by 7th January 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abf7499-5d6d-44f5-b462-3c3fcf860b40 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 7 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abf7499-5d6d-44f5-b462-3c3fcf860b40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abf7499-5d6d-44f5-b462-3c3fcf860b40 23rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155701 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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