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title: "PR, Marketing and Communication Services"
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# PR, Marketing and Communication Services

Buyer: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4ab

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## Summary

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), located in Loughborough (region UKF22), issued a tender for "PR, Marketing and Communication Services" under an open procedure. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public relations services (CPV 79416000). The procurement process began in October 2024, with bids required by 31st October 2024, and the contract was awarded to Denford Associates Ltd on 20th December 2024. The contract's total value is £435,000, and it will commence on 1st January 2025, concluding on 31st December 2029, with break clauses at the end of the first and third years.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in PR, marketing and communication services, particularly those experienced in the education sector and multi-academy trusts. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive PR solutions, including crisis management, social media strategies, and media training, are well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with a proven track record in these areas, such as Denford Associates Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, can greatly benefit from the extended partnership period, fostering long-term stability and potential for future contracts within the education sector.

## Notice

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is seeking to procure a supplier to support the Trusts public relations, marketing and communications. The provision includes crisis management, internal and external communications, social media strategies and media training. The Trust is seeking a supplier with technical expertise in the education sector including understanding of working with a large multi academy trust. The contract will be in place for up to 5 years with a break clause at the end of year 1 and year 3.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The David Ross Education Trust (The Trust) is seeking to procure a supplier to support the Trusts public relations, marketing and communications. The provision includes crisis management, internal and external communications, social media strategies and media training. The Trust is seeking a supplier with technical expertise in the education sector including understanding of working with a large multi academy trust. The contract will be in place for up to 5 years with a break clause at the end of year 1 and year 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041096-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £435,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 4SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENFORD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041096-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031387-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.denfordassociates.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dret
- https://www.dret.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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