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title: "PR Agency for DIT North America"
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# PR Agency for DIT North America

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bba7ac12-9605-4b3e-9955-45e15d2211d5

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking a public relations agency to support its activities in North America through a tender titled "PR Agency for DIT North America." The procurement falls within the public relations services industry and is classified under the CPV code 79416000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 29 November 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 8 January 2020 and will last for an initial year, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The total budget for this opportunity is £140,000 per annum, amounting to a potential overall value of £540,000 over three years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for public relations firms, particularly those looking to expand their presence in international markets. Businesses with expertise in digital content creation, strategic media placements, and enhancing corporate image would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a valuable opportunity for agile firms aiming to leverage their capabilities in a high-profile governmental contract.

## Notice

The Department of International Trade (DIT) secure UK and global prosperity by encouraging and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. You invited to tender to be the PR Agency for DIT North America. The requirement is for an agency to complement the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Communications Network for DIT North America. The agency will bring to life DIT's vision of being the 'good news' department and help with perceptions of the UK with our North American audience. The agency will deploy these "success stories" as digital content, through strategic press and media placements. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months; with the availability of up to two 2 extensions of up to a further 12 months each. Funding has been approved on 20 June 2019. The total budget is $180,000 (including applicable taxes) per annum. The total potential opportunity is $540,000 over 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2020 - 8 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2019 at 21:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf9ea07-d204-4a01-9de9-93a7a01bba44
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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