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title: "Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy - AWARD"
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# Public Affairs agency to support and develop Lancaster University's public affairs strategy - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f2e82c0-fb25-432a-8f05-65a6d19ecb59

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## Summary

Lancaster University has awarded a contract for a Public Affairs agency to support and enhance its public affairs strategy. The procurement falls under the business services category, with a contract value of £60,000. The University is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, and the contract will run from June 2023 to May 2024, with the tender period closing on 23rd March 2023. The University aims to increase its profile and influence policy development through this 12-month partnership.

This tender provides an opportunity for business growth in the consultancy and public affairs sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering services in law, marketing, and consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By supporting Lancaster University's strategic objectives, the chosen agency can showcase its capabilities and contribute to the university's efforts to engage with national policymakers and stakeholders over the course of the contract period.

## Notice

Lancaster University is one of the top 15 UK universities in the UK and is ranked 122nd in the world in the Times Higher international league table. It is one of the few leading UK universities to be highly ranked for both its research and its student experience. In an increasingly competitive Higher Education environment, the University is looking to become more widely recognised for the quality and relevance of its research amongst national policymakers and other stakeholders. We aim to increase our profile and external recognition, and to see more research outcomes influencing policy development. The University has therefore decided to invest in a new public affairs strategy, including the appointment of a public affairs agency. The agency will work directly with a newly appointed Head of Public Affairs to make connections with policymakers. We are looking to appoint an agency to provide ongoing support for a 12-month period after which the arrangement will be reviewed and possibly renewed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7d4580-d780-432d-b951-d633f8cdf10c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7d4580-d780-432d-b951-d633f8cdf10c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7d4580-d780-432d-b951-d633f8cdf10c
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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