--- title: "Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2023-03-20" --- # Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7727692-ef8b-4031-be57-d0bb231e5a55.json) ## Summary NMRN Operations, a contracting authority based in Portsmouth, England, is seeking PR and Communications Agency services. The tender titled "Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency" aims to procure media relations services that cover various geographical sites and brands, catering to both consumer and corporate communications needs. The deadline for clarifications is Midday, 14th April 2023, and all submissions must be emailed by Midday, 21st April 2023. This tender falls under the services category and adopts an open procedure for the procurement method, with a contract period starting on 15th May 2023 and ending on 15th May 2026. This tender by NMRN Operations presents an opportunity for PR and communications agencies to secure call-off contracts under a supplier framework for a three-year period. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in media relations and strategic communications, able to deliver tailored services across different geographical regions in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, offering them a chance to contribute their skills and specialisms to meet the complex PR and media requirements outlined by NMRN Operations. ## Notice MRN Operations is looking to procure a series of media relations services that enables it to manage its strategic communication and media relations activity with ease and efficiency. These servicesspan across various geographical sites and brands and touch on both consumer and corporate communications.One element of this support is jointly procured with the MRT as PHD Operations in support of PHD.Our core goal in issuing this brief is obtain support that reaches above and beyond the capacity of our existing internal teams, engaging with media we may struggle to reach, or developing PR and media activities that stretch and inspire.Due to the complexity of the requirements, we have decided to develop a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service, with agencies bidding for 'Lots' of the work as detailed in the brief.Vendors may bid to support different 'Lots' of activity across the offer in line with their own skills and specialisms and where they believe they are most able to add value.Each service will have indicative budgets (as reflected in the advertised price) set against it which will be reviewed over the course of the contract in line with strategic developments and areas of focus across the business. Full details of the Lots are listed in the documentation in this advert.Clarifications Deadline is Midday (1200) Friday 14th April 2023All submissions must be emailed to tenders@nmrn.org.uk by Midday (1200) Friday 21st April 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1df5ce4-4c89-4eb2-bb09-1810c6365e01 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 15 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NMRN OPERATIONS | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1df5ce4-4c89-4eb2-bb09-1810c6365e01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1df5ce4-4c89-4eb2-bb09-1810c6365e01 20th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR166181 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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