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title: "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a625"
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buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)"
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# External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a625

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## Summary

The Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has completed a procurement process titled "External trust and school communications for Ormiston Academies Trust," classified under public relations services (CPV code: 79416000). This project mainly focuses on serving the UK region with an estimated annual contract value between £100,000 and £125,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Political Lobbying & Media Relations Ltd on 9th August 2024. The contract aims to secure expertise in press, public relations, and crisis management to support all schools within the trust and its central team. This two-year contract, with the option to extend up to a total of five years, represents an opportunity for OAT to bolster its communications efforts and manage potential crises effectively. The award stage of the procurement process has been successfully concluded.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in public relations and crisis management, particularly those familiar with the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media management, with established connections in both government and media, will find this tender highly beneficial. Firms that can offer senior-level advice and support on a flexible, cost-effective basis will be well-suited to this opportunity. Given OAT's extensive network of schools and the requisite for managing a diverse range of communications, businesses that can demonstrate robust experience and a proactive approach in delivering effective public relations services are positioned to grow through this contract.

## Notice

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the contract is to secure expertise and capacity in press, public relations and crisis management for the trust, supporting all schools and the central team. The term of the Contract shall be for a period of two years with optional extension of up to 36 months making the maximum duration of the contract five years including extension periods. The annual contract value is estimated at PS100,000 - PS125,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £765,000 |
| Lots value | £765,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £630,842 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT) |
| Additional buyers | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLITICAL LOBBYING & MEDIA RELATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2024
- 15 May 2024 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015387-2024
- 16 Feb 2023 at 12:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004762-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81652&B=OAT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/141605
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228727
- https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/

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