--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2019-08-15" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df44cac7-2a2f-412f-83fa-6c7d19b76ece.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of Public Relations Services. This procurement process, currently in the Award stage, aims to appoint a single service provider for PR services. The contract value is £150,000, and it covers the North West region of England; the contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021. Bids for this tender closed on 24th June 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to submit their proposals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in media relations and editorial support. Companies that excel in crafting press releases, case studies, and engaging with the media will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this process can facilitate growth, as the successful bidder will not only work with the Hub but potentially enhance their own visibility and credibility within the industry. ## Notice The GC Business Growth Hub (the Hub) wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the Delivery of Public Relations Services (PR). The successful company will be expected to provide PR services to the Hub, along with some additional support for other areas of the Growth Company. These services will comprise general media relations and editorial support, including the copywriting and creation of press releases, case studies, and award entries, along with wider media engagement and accountability for raising the profile of the Hub, wider Growth Company services and individual members of the Senior Management Team. This delivery of Public Relations services is required to ensure the Hub, its parent company the Growth Company, and its Senior Management Team are adequately and correctly positioned in the media. Media coverage needs to be generated in order to promote the Hub's service offering and media relations need to be maintained and strengthened. This Contract will assist the Hub in helping ambitious business people to realise their growth potential, by offering access to a range of practical services, from assessing growth options to unlocking finance or accessing experienced business mentors. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/67 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58343a87-839c-4ed3-a4d7-cbcff82963e1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,000 | | 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2019 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58343a87-839c-4ed3-a4d7-cbcff82963e1 - 3 Jun 2019 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9818fce-fb2c-4119-9e29-69400ad17f7c - 3 Jun 2019 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9818fce-fb2c-4119-9e29-69400ad17f7c - 3 Jun 2019 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9818fce-fb2c-4119-9e29-69400ad17f7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58343a87-839c-4ed3-a4d7-cbcff82963e1 15th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9818fce-fb2c-4119-9e29-69400ad17f7c 3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/67 Tender Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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