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title: "Public Relations Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
published: "2020-10-16"
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# Public Relations Service

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef596d0-55c3-44ae-bd00-26f99780f91a

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is seeking a public relations service through an open tender process, titled "Public Relations Service." This procurement falls under the public relations services category and is located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, England. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £25,000, which commenced on 1st August 2020 and will conclude on 28th February 2021. The tender period ended on 30th July 2020, and the contract was awarded to Beattie Communications Group Ltd on 31st July 2020.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for communications agencies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Given the focus on managing communications for the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory and collaborating with critical stakeholders, firms with expertise in public relations, strategic communication, and the healthcare industry may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses looking to enhance their visibility and credibility through public sector contracts will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult requires public relations agency support to manage Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory communications (alongside the Communications Manager, Medicines Discovery Catapult), ensuring activities are aligned with key stakeholders including other Lighthouse Laboratory sites (Milton Keynes and Glasgow) and the Department of Health and Social Care. Below threshold, competitive procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656e9dbf-a946-48b6-827c-aaca435871db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEATTIE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656e9dbf-a946-48b6-827c-aaca435871db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656e9dbf-a946-48b6-827c-aaca435871db
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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