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title: "Public Affairs Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dc2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2023-10-30"
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# Public Affairs Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dc2e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for a public affairs consultancy service. The University required the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy to attract inward investment, influence policymaking, and build awareness of its strengths. The contract was awarded to Public First, with a total value of £180,000. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the award date on 23rd October 2023.

This tender opportunity with the University of Exeter presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, specifically those offering public relations services, to engage with a prestigious institution and contribute to its strategic goals. Businesses that can provide innovative public affairs and investment strategies aligned with the university's core strengths and national objectives would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

We require the development of a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy for the University of Exeter, based on the institution's core strengths, that will: 1. Attract inward investment for the University from the UK Government, public bodies, business and other private investors to deliver and scale its programmes and innovations, gain competitive advantage, and maximise its impact. 2. Influence national policymaking to support delivery of the University's priorities, and to use the University's successes as a model for national reform. 3. Build awareness of our strengths in a way that leads to new partnerships, within specific sectors and government departments so that we build a reputation for unique contributions to tackling systemic national/global challenges across the environment, health and social justice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter invites companies to bid to develop a bespoke public affairs and investment strategy and delivery plan. The strategy will be based on the institution's core strengths, and support it to secure inward investment, influence and awareness. The strategy should align to the UK's ambitions and match up the University's strategic priorities with the local, regional and national opportunities ahead.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032040-2023 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032040-2023
- 23 Jun 2023 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018002-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69567&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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