---
title: "(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-01-08"
---

# (NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA (National Innovation Centre for Ageing)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "(NU/1589-1) Digital PR for NICA" is conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marketing and business services. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, with the contract period commencing on 11 January 2021 and concluding on 13 December 2021. The awarded value for this contract is £26,400, and it aims to enhance the digital presence of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA), following their recent website rebuild in October 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and marketing services, particularly those with strong connections in the North East of England. Companies with a proven track record in the research sector, as well as those that can demonstrate effective reporting methods and previous media exposure, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to increase NICA's visibility through local and national media, making it ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

NICA has recently rebuilt their website to gain independence from Newcastle University and ensure their digital presence better aligns with what they represent. This website will be going in October 2020. The next step for NICA is to start building a 'footprint' in the North East. Specifically, NICA wants to increase their PR efforts. There are two main requirements from press: local/national exposure and international exposure. NICA require a PR agency with strong local connections. The agency will be supplied with plenty of assets to work from, including branded materials and internal support. The agency will be required to gain regional and national exposure for NICA, showcasing events, expansions, new innovations and more. Applicants responding must be able to demonstrate: * A network of regional contacts * Evidence of working within the research sector * Evidence of existing clients' exposure featured in regional and national publications * Examples of reporting methods, including KPIs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c04cf12-f9bb-4409-b5df-d49bbac3c387 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,400 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c04cf12-f9bb-4409-b5df-d49bbac3c387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c04cf12-f9bb-4409-b5df-d49bbac3c387
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2177a734-08a1-44fd-834d-ae88b52ccda0.json.