--- title: "3545.PS.LWM.22 - Public Relations & Media support provider for India (PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-01-23" --- # 3545.PS.LWM.22 - Public Relations & Media support provider for India (PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9071e491-e173-4fb8-b3da-eabf24fa5595.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking a media and PR support provider for India to boost its profile among high-achieving students in key cities, enhancing its reputation as a leading UK study destination. This two-year contract aims to increase brand presence and student applications, with the potential for a further 2-year extension based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on December 9, 2022. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with an overall value of £50,000. This tender from the University of Sheffield offers opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the public relations services sector to secure a contract that can contribute to business growth. Companies specialising in media and PR services with experience in educational clientele and international markets are well-suited to compete for this tender. By meeting the University's requirements, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their clientele base through successful completion of this contract. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The University of Sheffield (TUOS) is looking for media and PR support to raise the University's profile in India as a prestigious destination for high achieving students wanting to go on to make a difference in the world and succeed in their chosen career. The aim is for media and PR work to increase our brand presence and applications from students in key cities (including tier 1,2 and 3) by enhancing our reputation as a leading UK study destination and a world-class research-intensive institution. This will be a contract for two years, with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years in yearly increments, subject to performance. We want the chosen agency/consultant to build on existing media/PR work we have done in this market to further strengthen our profile among a key target audience of prospective students, parents, teachers, careers advisers, decision makers and other influential stakeholders. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open tender 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. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THIS TENDER REPLACES 3494.PS.LWM.22 WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5e3ff-df57-4304-898c-79208ca4fbc0 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | 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 | GITIMONI KOCH T/A KOCH COMMUNICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2023 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5e3ff-df57-4304-898c-79208ca4fbc0 - 8 Nov 2022 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fddba8-0e65-410f-9958-06992a66e49c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5e3ff-df57-4304-898c-79208ca4fbc0 23rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fddba8-0e65-410f-9958-06992a66e49c 8th November 2022 - 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. 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