--- title: "PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-08" --- # PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1a8a02a-0f83-4f8f-9811-4eaf85e3a499.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of strategic public relations and media relations services through its Request for Quotation (RfQ) titled "PAN1969 - Strategic Public Relations and Media Relations". This procurement falls within the services category of business services, specifically focusing on marketing and consulting. The tender period ends on 28 June 2018, with a contract period starting from 23 July 2018 and lasting for one year, with a possible extension of an additional year. The services will be delivered in Leicester, located in the East Midlands region of England, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for established public relations and media relations firms looking to engage in impactful projects. Businesses with expertise in crafting strategic communications and campaigns to enhance tourism visibility and investment appeal in Leicester and Leicestershire would be ideal candidates for this tender. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is welcoming competitive tends from qualified suppliers who can demonstrate relevant experience and resources. ## Notice Leicester City Council (the Authority), on behalf of Marketing Leicester & Leicestershire, requires the services of a public relations agency with the appropriate experience and expertise to provide strategic public relations and media relations services as more particularly outlined in the Scope of Services of this Request for Quotation (RfQ). The purpose of the RfQ is to solicit competitive tenders from qualified suppliers for the development and execution of strategic public relations and media relations plans to generate exposure and raise positive awareness of Leicester and Leicestershire as a tourism destination and a place to invest. The potential supplier(s) must be an established public relations and media relations company with the relevant experience and resources to partner with Marketing Leicester & Leicestershire to accomplish its objectives, which are detailed within section 1.3 Objectives of this RfQ. The contract(s) will be awarded for a one (1) year period with the option to extend for a period totalling no more than an additional one (1) year (subject to annual review, budget and requirements). The contract will be subject to quarterly and annual review to include satisfactory supplier performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9a4b9c-631b-4ed0-a918-942ffe2120ba | | 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 | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 23 Jul 2019 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 8 Jun 2018 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9a4b9c-631b-4ed0-a918-942ffe2120ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9a4b9c-631b-4ed0-a918-942ffe2120ba 8th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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