--- title: "Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-02-24" --- # Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-720bb103-4f68-4887-91a4-d359a43cb2e5.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is seeking a Public Affairs agency to support and develop its public affairs strategy. This procurement falls under the business services industry category and has a value of £60,000. The tender is open for interested parties to apply until the deadline on 23rd March 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, providing a 12-month opportunity for agencies to work with the University. This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for agencies specializing in public affairs services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University aims to enhance its profile and engage with policymakers, offering a chance for agencies to contribute to shaping policy outcomes during the 12-month contract period. Interested businesses should consider aligning their expertise with the University's objective of increasing its external recognition and influence among national stakeholders. ## Notice Lancaster University is one of the top 15 UK universities in the UK and is ranked 122nd in the world in the Times Higher international league table. It is one of the few leading UK universities to be highly ranked for both its research and its student experience. In an increasingly competitive Higher Education environment, the University is looking to become more widely recognised for the quality and relevance of its research amongst national policymakers and other stakeholders. We aim to increase our profile and external recognition, and to see more research outcomes influencing policy development. The University has therefore decided to invest in a new public affairs strategy, including the appointment of a public affairs agency. The agency will work directly with a newly appointed Head of Public Affairs to make connections with policymakers. We are looking to appoint an agency to provide ongoing support for a 12-month period after which the arrangement will be reviewed and possibly renewed. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6a639b-8125-4fba-9f78-3801d5dde37f | | 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 | 24 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## 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 - 24 Feb 2023 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6a639b-8125-4fba-9f78-3801d5dde37f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6a639b-8125-4fba-9f78-3801d5dde37f 24th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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