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title: "2921/LM - Public Affairs Support provider"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2921/LM - Public Affairs Support provider

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-702ad911-1327-49d2-b4ee-a741fbcfd438

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has conducted a procurement process to select a Public Affairs Support provider, designated as tender 2921/LM. This initiative, classified under public relations services, is aimed at enhancing the university's profile within the research and innovation sector. The tender process, which followed an open procurement method, concluded on 27th September 2021 at 12 noon UK time, with the contract period running from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2023. The award, valued at £187,000, is intended to bolster the university's engagement with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and secure funding, ultimately contributing to the UK's economic growth. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public relations management and consultancy services. Agencies that excel in fostering relationships with policymakers and enhancing an organisation's public profile would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. The focus on innovative approaches to public affairs within the context of higher education further opens avenues for businesses that can demonstrate expertise in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and delivering impactful communication strategies.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is looking for an agency to deliver a step change in our public affairs activity to take the university's profile as a research and innovation powerhouse to the next level. This will be a contract for two years, with the opportunity to extend by a further year subject to performance. We want to strengthen our relationships with key parliamentarians, policy makers, decision makers and other influential stakeholders and build the University's reputation as an exemplar of academia, industry and government working together to drive true innovation in manufacturing and research. Through enhancing our reputation, we want to build support that establishes the University as the go-to Russell Group institution for expertise in innovation and research, and will assist the University in securing funding to deliver projects that will support the UK economy. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 27th September 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb644b1-193c-470d-aac7-a7dd4b1d0b37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLITICAL LOBBYING AND MEDIA RELATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb644b1-193c-470d-aac7-a7dd4b1d0b37
- 25 Aug 2021 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfb7fd0-41f2-4aad-bf7a-fef99044e31e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb644b1-193c-470d-aac7-a7dd4b1d0b37
  24th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfb7fd0-41f2-4aad-bf7a-fef99044e31e
  25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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