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title: "Public Affairs Consultancy"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Public Affairs Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed00f70-bce7-455e-9836-32dcd9d25cdd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking public affairs consultancy services to develop a bespoke strategy attracting inward investment and influencing national policymaking. This tender falls under public relations services in the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 26, 2023, and a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026.

This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in public relations services to engage in a project that aims to attract investment and influence national policy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the specified suitability for SMEs. Businesses interested in expanding their presence within the public affairs and investment sector should consider participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

We require the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy for the University of Exeter, based on the institution's core strengths, that will: 1. Attract inward investment for the University from the UK Government, public bodies, business and other private investors to deliver and scale its programmes and innovations, gain competitive advantage, and maximise its impact. 2. Influence national policymaking to support delivery of the University's priorities, and to use the University's successes as a model for national reform. 3. Build awareness of our strengths in a way that leads to new partnerships, within specific sectors and government departments so that we build a reputation for unique contributions to tackling systemic national/global challenges across the environment, health and social justice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdcad76b-5f96-4bdf-a044-01495a377b59 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdcad76b-5f96-4bdf-a044-01495a377b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdcad76b-5f96-4bdf-a044-01495a377b59
  23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69567&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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