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title: "DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Public Relations Services and management of Invest NI Wechat and Weibo Social Media Accounts in mainland China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f821"
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buyer: "DFE INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND"
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# DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Public Relations Services and management of Invest NI Wechat and Weibo Social Media Accounts in mainland China

Buyer: DFE INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f821

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by DfE Invest Northern Ireland, who is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide public relations services and manage their social media accounts (Wechat and Weibo) in mainland China. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically within the business services and public relations sectors, and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is currently active with a total value of £500,000. Key dates include the contract being awarded on February 22, 2022, with performance monitoring scheduled throughout the contract period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, marketing, and social media management, particularly those with experience in international markets. Companies that can demonstrate a strong methodology for strategic PR, media engagement, and social media content production would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for growth exists due to the requirement for ongoing support for Northern Ireland's image and trade sector expertise in a crucial market like mainland China.

## Notice

Invest Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide PR services to support its mainland China activity on a project basis and to manage their Wechat and Weibo social media accounts. The Contractor shall plan and implement PR and social media activity in order to best showcase Northern Ireland as a place to do business, NI's expertise in key trade sectors and raise the profile of Northern Ireland as an investment location. Activity will include strategic and tactical PR i.e. media liaison, arrange media interviews, drafting press releases and editorial, press briefings etc. and social media content production.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide PR services to support its mainland China activity on a project basis and to manage their Wechat and Weibo social media accounts. The Contractor shall plan and implement PR and social media activity in order to best showcase Northern Ireland as a place to do business, NI's expertise in key trade sectors and raise the profile of Northern Ireland as an investment location. Activity will include strategic and tactical PR i.e. media liaison, arrange media interviews, drafting press releases and editorial, press briefings etc. and social media content production.

Options: After the initial one year contract period, there are 2 further options to extend for up to 1 year each.

Renewal: Prior to expiry of contract anticipated to be February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005288-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be November 2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFE INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANGHAI SIDA TUOFU MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005288-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028850-2021
- 4 Jan 2022 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000091-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersNI.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/

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