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title: "Philanthropic Campaign Consultancy"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Philanthropic Campaign Consultancy

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291fe

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## Summary

Durham University is currently engaged in a procurement process for a "Philanthropic Campaign Consultancy" under the category of advertising and marketing services. This tender, initiated on 10 February 2021, is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15 March 2021. The project focuses on supporting the university's transition from Phase I to Phase II of its philanthropic campaign, Durham Inspired, and is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The value of the consultancy services is estimated at £227,000, covering three distinct lots and allowing multiple suppliers to participate. Bidders can submit proposals electronically, and the contract award phase is anticipated to start on 16 March 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fundraising consultancy, communications strategy, and marketing services, particularly those with experience in higher education. Companies that excel in campaign management, donor engagement strategies, and digital communications are well-suited to compete for this contract. With prospects for ongoing campaign monitoring and strategic development over the next four years, successful bidders may establish long-term engagements and collaborations with Durham University, enhancing their business growth potential in the educational sector.

## Notice

Durham University is seeking to appoint one or more fundraising consultants to support the transition from Phase I to Phase II of its ambitious philanthropic campaign, Durham Inspired. Key areas of focus are development and feasibility work, ongoing campaign monitoring and adhoc work around campaign communications and the relaunch of the annual giving programme.

### Lot Information

Campaign Phase II Feasibility Study

There are 2 parts to this lot. Part 1 requires a feasibility study culminating in a report reviewing phase I of Durham Inspired and evidencing feasibility for phase II . Part 2 is optional and will be based upon requirement and supplier performance. This aspect of the work is ongoing campaign monitoring.

Options: A further 3 extensions of 12 months are available, subject to supplier performance and requirement.

Renewal: Renewals will be dependent upon whether extensions are taken

Campaign Communications

The supplier will offer ad hoc support with campaign-related communications, enabling us to push out campaign stories across different media. Tasks will include: - The development of press releases. - The identification of appropriate imagery. - Finalising and disseminating communications linked to campaign gifts. - Establishment and tracking of targets to measure the impact of campaign-related communications on strategic priorities. We expect there to be a variety of opportunities over the next four years, so we invite communications specialists to bid for a place in our framework.

Renewal: Renewal expected January 2025, if required.

Annual Fund Strategy Development and Execution

Acting on a review already completed, the supplier(s) will support a newly-appointed Annual Giving Manager to develop and execute an innovative and ambitious annual giving strategy, focused on both the acquisition and retention of donors at the low-to mid-levels (up to PS10,000). This will include oversight of the delivery of any proposed appeals, which may include: - Telephone appeals - Direct mail - Email - Social media - Crowdfunding initiatives - Support may include the preparation of data for appeals, the management (through software where relevant) of appeals-based fundraising, support with the integration of data into Raiser's Edge and the analysis of appeal performance against agreed metrics. Suppliers will be expected to lead on the implementation of initiatives and work to clear targets in collaboration with the Annual Giving Manager. More than one supplier may be appointed if areas of specialism are distinct - we ask suppliers to indicate which annual giving area they can best support. We expect there to be a variety of opportunities over the next four years, so we invite suppliers to bid for a place in our framework.

Renewal: Renewal expected January 2025, subject to requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004170-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,000 |
| Lots value | £227,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 16:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004170-2021
- 10 Feb 2021 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002711-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6819
- http://www.dur.ac.uk

## Provenance

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