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title: "ID 5314168 - DfE - NRC - Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496d5"
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buyer: "NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE"
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# ID 5314168 - DfE - NRC - Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC

Buyer: NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496d5

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## Summary

The Northern Regional College has completed the tender process for the provision of Public Relations, Media Relations, and Communications Services. The contract, identified by ID 5314168, falls under the business services category, specifically involving law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related sectors. The procurement, titled "Provision of Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications Services for NRC," is now in the award stage with the effective contract date signed on 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 250,000, has a potential duration of up to five years, including possible extensions. This procurement method was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all bidders. The main delivery location for this contract is within the Northern Ireland (UKN) region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering strategic support, media relations, community consultations, event management, and performance reporting. Ideal candidates would include firms specialising in public relations, management consultancy, and similar sectors. The contract can help businesses secure long-term, stable income and expand their portfolio within the public sector. The awarded supplier, Rumour Mill Creative Communications, highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete and succeed in substantial public contracts, fostering business growth and rapport within governmental bodies.

## Notice

NRC require a Supplier to assist the organisation in the following ways; strategic support, media relations, community relations and public consultation, event support, and performance management and reporting. The Supplier will be appointed for two years, with an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each. The total maximum contract duration is therefore five years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRC require a Supplier to assist the organisation in the following ways; strategic support, media relations, community relations and public consultation, event support, and performance management and reporting. The Supplier will be appointed for two years, with an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each. The total maximum contract duration is therefore five years. Additional information: An option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: An option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for three further periods of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037891-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | BALLYMONEY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT53 6BP |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | Mountsandel |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUMOUR MILL CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS |

## 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

- 22 Nov 2024 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037891-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027773-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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