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title: "Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b424"
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# Appointment(s) of PR and Communications Agency

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b424

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## Summary

MRN Operations is looking to appoint PR and Communications Agency services, spanning various geographical sites and brands, with deadlines for clarifications set on April 14, 2023, and submission by April 21, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to establish a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service.

This tender opportunity by NMRN Operations provides a chance for PR and media agencies to bid for different 'Lots' of work to support strategic communication and media relations. Vendors with skills in public relations services and a focus on consumer and corporate communications are well-suited to engage in this procurement process, enhancing business growth prospects.

## Notice

MRN Operations is looking to procure a series of media relations services that enables it to manage its strategic communication and media relations activity with ease and efficiency. These services span across various geographical sites and brands and touch on both consumer and corporate communications. One element of this support is jointly procured with the MRT as PHD Operations in support of PHD. Our core goal in issuing this brief is obtain support that reaches above and beyond the capacity of our existing internal teams, engaging with media we may struggle to reach, or developing PR and media activities that stretch and inspire. Due to the complexity of the requirements, we have decided to develop a supplier framework of call-off contracts for a three-year period of service, with agencies bidding for 'Lots' of the work as detailed in the brief. Vendors may bid to support different 'Lots' of activity across the offer in line with their own skills and specialisms and where they believe they are most able to add value. Each service will have indicative budgets (as reflected in the advertised price) set against it which will be reviewed over the course of the contract in line with strategic developments and areas of focus across the business. Full details of the Lots are listed in the documentation in this advert. Clarifications Deadline is Midday (1200) Friday 14th April 2023 All submissions must be emailed to tenders@nmrn.org.uk by Midday (1200) Friday 21st April 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is a Framework Agreement with Call-Off Contracts. All information regarding this contract is located on Contracts Finder Gov.UK website where the documentation is located.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2023 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | NMRN OPERATIONS |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLK23 Somerset CC, TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nmrn.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072ebc3d-08c6-4561-9516-5f3015c06dcd
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228978
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850

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