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title: "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust"
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# External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76bb7992-326e-4269-b4da-f965cf7f04a9

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## Summary

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has awarded a contract titled "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust", focused on press, public relations, and crisis management services to support all schools and the central team within the trust. The contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029 and is classified under CPV codes related to market research, management consultancy, and public relations services. This open procedure tender was awarded to Political Lobbying and Media Relations Ltd, with the contract valued at £630,842. The procurement process, which followed an open method, reached the award stage on 9th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the press and public relations sector, particularly those specialising in crisis management and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to OAT's inclusivity requirements. The large market value estimated between £100,000 and £125,000 annually offers considerable financial growth potential for the winning business, amplified by the contract’s potential maximum duration of five years with extensions.

## Notice

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed1040e-2c47-4dfe-b86c-42fb21232e06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £765,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,842 |
| 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 | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed1040e-2c47-4dfe-b86c-42fb21232e06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed1040e-2c47-4dfe-b86c-42fb21232e06
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81652&B=OAT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/141605
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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