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# Public Affairs Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffab4046-4f0f-4f4e-bfa1-cb78121c8dd0

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently awarded a contract for a 'Public Affairs Consultancy' to Public First. The consultancy involves developing a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy to attract inward investments, influence national policymaking, and build awareness of the university's strengths. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process was open with the tender period ending on July 26, 2023. The contract is valued at £180,000 and has a contract period from October 23, 2023, to October 22, 2026.

This tender by the University of Exeter for public affairs services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations to engage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. The University of Exeter, as the buying organisation, aims to leverage this consultancy to boost its impact and partnerships on national and global levels across various sectors such as the environment, health, and social justice. Businesses interested in engaging with the university's core strengths and strategic development areas should closely monitor upcoming opportunities in this space.

## 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/016a31b3-a4fb-4caa-a223-5c03e9ee9ca4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016a31b3-a4fb-4caa-a223-5c03e9ee9ca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016a31b3-a4fb-4caa-a223-5c03e9ee9ca4
  30th October 2023 - Awarded contract 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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