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title: "EC1009 - Public Relations Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0403e2"
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# EC1009 - Public Relations Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0403e2

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently procuring Public Relations Services through an open procedure. The contract, titled "EC1009 - Public Relations Services", aims to establish a multi-channel PR strategy over the next 2 - 3 years. Potential suppliers should note that the School of Informatics seeks to enhance its reputation in Generative AI and AI through this initiative. The University is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is active. The contract was awarded to Stripe Communications on 1st March 2024 for a value of £356,928.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in Public Relations services, particularly those specialising in communication strategies for academic institutions and technological advancements. Interested businesses should pay attention to the award criteria of 80% based on quality and 20% on price. The contract is governed by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and involves a competitive process to select suitable suppliers to support the University's communication objectives in the field of artificial intelligence.

## Notice

The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh looks for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and Wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI and AI. It should be original, impactful and enable our key audiences to identify and connect with us across multiple channels. It must also be flexible enough to cover communication outputs beyond Generative AI and AI when required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007774-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £356,928 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Additional buyers | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007774-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032596-2023
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028384-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749347
- https://stripecommunications.com/
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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