--- title: "The Provision of Public Relations for UK Government Investments Ltd" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-03-16" --- # The Provision of Public Relations for UK Government Investments Ltd Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8a87454-d32d-4a23-829c-061c096624b3.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the provision of public relations services for UK Government Investments Ltd, including its subsidiary, UK Financial Investments. This tender, titled "The Provision of Public Relations for UK Government Investments Ltd," falls under the services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 6th April 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest by 22nd March 2017 to be eligible to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and media management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, businesses can showcase their expertise in developing communication strategies, media engagement, and reputation management for a prominent government entity, thus enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector market. ## Notice The scope of the requirement is to provide a Public Relations/Press Office function for UKGI including UK Financial Investments UKFI (a subsidiary of UKGI). UKGI Ltd does not currently have an agreement for this provision in place. The requirement includes the following functions: * Act as UKGI / UKFI Public Relations Function/Press Office handling reactive media enquiries as required; * Work with UKGI to develop and deliver a comprehensive communication strategy; * Advise UKGI / UKFI senior team on a targeted media engagement programme and preparing them as required; * Work with UKGI / UKFI to develop appropriate communications materials (press notices briefing notes, RNS's etc.); * Provide ongoing support including a daily email media intelligence digest (media monitoring both traditional and social media) and providing insights into the media landscape; * Provide support to prepare senior management for parliamentary appearances and when giving evidence at Select Committees; * To increase the profile of the organisation and engage the media to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of UKGI/UKFI. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: The tender will be available on the CCS sourcing portal on the 23rd March 2017. All suppliers should follow the instructions below to register for the portal and then express an interest in the event. Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk and lydia.morris@crowncommercial.gov.uk (project lead) with the reference number CCC017A06. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 22/03/2017. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b166e9-dc3f-473c-abac-2567ab165387 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 May 2017 - 23 May 2018 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8QQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2017 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b166e9-dc3f-473c-abac-2567ab165387 - 16 Mar 2017 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b166e9-dc3f-473c-abac-2567ab165387 - 15 Mar 2017 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b166e9-dc3f-473c-abac-2567ab165387 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b166e9-dc3f-473c-abac-2567ab165387 16th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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