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title: "Public Relation Agency Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d604"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED"
published: "2022-07-12"
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# Public Relation Agency Services

Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d604

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the buying organisation, FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED, which is seeking proposals for "Public Relation Agency Services" in the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having previously been tendered. Key deadlines included the submission end date on 21 September 2021, with plans for a contract duration of up to four years, starting from 1 April 2022. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and this procurement was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in public relations and communications, particularly those experienced in the railway sector or public transport projects. Businesses that excel in crafting engaging campaigns, managing media relations, and providing strategic insights into brand enhancement would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for a long-term contract could facilitate stability and growth, especially for agencies able to deliver innovative PR solutions that align with the values and obligations of Avanti West Coast.

## Notice

Provision of PR Agency services to support Avanti West Coast PR team in delivering engaging PR campaigns to improve brand awareness and love as well as contribute towards Avanti West Coast obligations of public and media relations including publicising philanthropy, charity and community-based schemes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The PR agency is required to support the Avanti West Coast team with industry insights, trends and measurements to ensure that we deliver best-practice and cutting-edge work. Additionally, the agency will also be on hand to support any consumer media sell in and reactive work, as and when required.

Renewal: We are working towards appointing a PR agency from 1st April 2022, for a 2+2 contractual option i.e. 2 years fixed period (24 months) with an option to extend for up to additional 2 years (up to 24 months) . This will take the shortlisted agency potentially up to 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,920,000 |
| Lots value | £1,920,000 |
| 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 | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 12:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2022
- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020117-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/bgH6I
- http://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk

## Provenance

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