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title: "UCLan - Provision of National & Broadcast Media Relation Services"
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# UCLan - Provision of National & Broadcast Media Relation Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e0ac840-3e49-4c7b-8e72-b099b61fe0ca

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking a qualified external PR agency to provide National and Broadcast Media Relation Services from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with an option for a 24-month extension. This procurement, classified under public relations services, is being conducted through a selective method using a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £270,000. The tender period closes on 16 December 2020, and the services will be delivered at the university's premises located in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for PR agencies specialising in media relations, especially those capable of crisis management, strategic planning, and media training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their agility and tailored approach can be highly advantageous in delivering proactive media strategies and managing reactive communications effectively during the contract duration.

## Notice

The University of Central Lancashire requires the assistance of an external PR agency to support the proactive and reactive national and broadcast media relations activity for between 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 with an option to extend for 24 months The University requires a PR agency to support the following areas; - the proactive generation of national, international and broadcast media coverage - assistance with reactive statements when required - crisis management support (including out of hours) - profile raising of the new Vice-Chancellor - provision of media training - strategic PR planning - provision of monthly evaluation, planning and status reports - ad hoc capacity support which may include occasional stories just targeted at regional and trade media or copywriting support for citations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50db8b9c-dc9d-4123-a6b2-e5976156fd9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50db8b9c-dc9d-4123-a6b2-e5976156fd9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50db8b9c-dc9d-4123-a6b2-e5976156fd9e
  12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://esourcing.uclan.acuk
  Tender opportunity can be found at the following link

## Notice URLs

- http://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk

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