--- title: "Public Relations Consultant, The Wordsworth Trust, Grasmere" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORDSWORTH TRUST" published: "2018-09-14" --- # Public Relations Consultant, The Wordsworth Trust, Grasmere Buyer: WORDSWORTH TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740a98da-b44b-4943-b8fc-33d44d88c5e3.json) ## Summary The Wordsworth Trust is conducting a tender for a Public Relations Consultant to manage communications for the "Reimagining Wordsworth" project, located in Grasmere, North West England. The project, funded by a £6 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant, aims to enhance the Wordsworth Trust's profile ahead of the poet's 250th birthday in 2020. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 8th October 2018. The total budget for this contracted service is set at £20,000, which includes VAT and expenses, with the contract beginning in January 2019 and running until June 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for greater accessibility for interested bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for creative communications agencies and public relations firms looking to expand their portfolios within the cultural heritage sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering impactful PR campaigns and managing complex stakeholder communications are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on national and international audience engagement and impactful storytelling surrounding Wordsworth's legacy, this project offers an exciting chance for such entities to showcase their capabilities and help cultivate a celebratory atmosphere for a major literary milestone. ## Notice The Wordsworth Trust is looking for a dynamic and creative communications agency to create and execute a campaign around Reimagining Wordsworth, a 6 million GBP HLF funded project which will result in a redeveloped offer on the site in Town End (Grasmere), a new brand identity for the organisation, and an exciting new programme of activities, in time for a national celebration of Wordsworth's 250th birthday in 2020. With a complex timeline of events, a broad and far-reaching audience and many stakeholders, the PR requirements are substantial. The appointed PR agency will form an integral part of the project team, will be critical to building awareness about the Wordsworth Trust, growing our profile nationally and internationally, and developing a strategic approach to communicating the scope and ambition of Reimagining Wordsworth. Core Objectives of PR Campaign Deliver strong press coverage at every phase of the campaign in both trade and mainstream national media, clearly communicating the progress of the project and marking key milestones. Build momentum and awareness of the 250th anniversary of Wordsworth's birth in 2020, laying the groundwork for a major launch moment and reopening of the site and supporting other activities planned during the anniversary year. One of the key aims of Reimagining Wordsworth is for the Wordsworth Trust to encapsulate the spirit of Wordsworth and present ourselves as a relevant, exciting, radical and inspiring organisation. ...ch of the project. Develop an initial framework for the proposed plan to communicate the objectives and activities of Reimagining Wordsworth to identified stakeholders, both national and international, ensuring this activity aligns with the plans of our local PR consultant. Discuss initial proposals with the Marketing and Communications Manager and the project steering group. Produce a detailed plan, including timings, budget and resources, which sets out the exact programme of activities/events to be developed as part of the PR campaign. Ensure performance metrics are clear, measurable and achievable. Implement communications plan, ensuring regular communication with the Wordsworth Trust team and sign off on all activity. Liaise with funders (principally the Heritage Lottery Fund) and members of the professional team as appropriate. Produce written update report for the project steering group and Marketing and Communications Manager on a monthly basis, and the Communications and Fundraising Committee on a quarterly basis. Produce a detailed evaluation report of PR activity following project launch. Timetable This contract will run from January 2019 to June 2020. Budget The guide price for this contract is GBP20,000 (including VAT and expenses). Applicants are asked to submit a detailed budget for the work, including a breakdown of fees and allocation of time for each member of the consultant's team. Quotations should be inclusive of VAT and all expenses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dcdd62-e61c-4b7e-9234-d2ddc110d65e | | 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 | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | WORDSWORTH TRUST | | Locality | AMBLESIDE | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA22 9SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Windermere and Ambleside | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## 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 - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dcdd62-e61c-4b7e-9234-d2ddc110d65e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dcdd62-e61c-4b7e-9234-d2ddc110d65e 14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP155419 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 - https://wordsworth.org.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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