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title: "PR Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# PR Services

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0574e1d-d819-4ec5-89fe-389a06d662d6

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## Summary

Durham University, located in Durham, England, has awarded a contract for Public Relations services valued at £260,000. This contract is aimed at enhancing the global profile of Durham Business School and will commence on 1st October 2017, running for a duration of four years. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18th April 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the public relations sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality agency services. Businesses with expertise in global branding and marketing strategies would be well-suited to compete, as they can effectively help Durham University raise its profile and fulfil the contract requirements. The involvement in such a prestigious institution can also enhance a company’s reputation in the marketplace.

## Notice

Durham University requires a contract for the Provision of Public Relations Agency to help Durham Business School raise their profile globally. The University Reserve the right to use the agreement for the marketing department also where needed. The contract will commence on 1st October 2017 and will run for 4 years. The contract will be for sole use of Durham University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a4e977-e066-4df8-899b-4fa9ccca789a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUESKY EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2017 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a4e977-e066-4df8-899b-4fa9ccca789a
- 30 Aug 2017 at 08:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463008be-9190-49ef-bcc2-33104eca4138
- 24 Mar 2017 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463008be-9190-49ef-bcc2-33104eca4138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a4e977-e066-4df8-899b-4fa9ccca789a
  30th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463008be-9190-49ef-bcc2-33104eca4138
  30th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6763
  Expression of Interest

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