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title: "PR & Public Affairs Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# PR & Public Affairs Services Framework

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88a66ccc-cf2d-4fe1-9843-813f1a9a34b2

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking suppliers for its "PR & Public Affairs Services Framework". This open procurement process, initiated on June 7, 2018, targets the advertising campaign services industry, particularly in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on July 25, 2018, with a contract value of £250,000 and a contract period running from September 7, 2018, to September 6, 2020. The initiative encompasses two main lots: public relations and campaign support services and public affairs services, aimed at enhancing strategic communications and media engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in public relations, marketing, and campaign management. Businesses with skills in strategic planning, media relations, and creative advertising will find this procurement beneficial. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting a range of capable suppliers to engage and support the ORE Catapult's objectives effectively. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and professional expertise in media communications will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a PR & Public Affairs Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable Suppliers to meet the following requirements : Lot 1 - Public Relations & Campaign Support Services. Supporting ORE Catapult's PR, marketing and campaign activity at a strategic and tactical level. Activities include, but are not limited to: * Strategic planning and insight. * Identifying media opportunities, writing press releases, interviewing spokespeople, drawing up target media lists, media target recommendations (national, regional and vertical channel trade press), reporting and evaluation. * Campaign support through planning, scripting and storyboarding supporting material, and full campaign implementation. * Social media - strategy, copywriting, implementation* Advertising - strategy and campaigns, design, liaison with ad-buying agencies. Lot2 - Public Affairs : Strategic, logistical and tactical support in delivering parliamentary briefings and information dissemination in Westminster and devolved administrations. Additional information: OJEU Publication Ref : 2018/S 108-246163

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb1cf1b-11df-467a-9615-01b8851c0efd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS; COUNTER CONTEXT; DTW; GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS; NAUTILUS ASSOCIATES; PIER MARKETING; PLMR; R//EVOLUTION MARKETING; STEPHENSON MOHL GROUP; WEBER SHANDWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb1cf1b-11df-467a-9615-01b8851c0efd
- 7 Jun 2018 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c2ac4-c693-4f81-831d-3cc5fe8e3e36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb1cf1b-11df-467a-9615-01b8851c0efd
  26th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c2ac4-c693-4f81-831d-3cc5fe8e3e36
  7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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