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title: "Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c319"
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# Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets

Buyer: LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c319

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## Summary

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Social Media and PR Agency - Specialising in Chinese Markets." This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically marketing services (CPV: 79342000), and is valued at £525,000. The contract focuses on providing social media and PR campaign services to attract additional customers in China. The submission deadline for this open procedure is 10th January 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the award period will commence on 13th January 2025. The procurement process requires electronic submission, and submissions must be made in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, social media, and public relations, particularly those with experience and expertise in Chinese markets. Agencies that can deliver effective social media and PR campaigns aimed at increasing customer engagement and brand presence in China would find this tender highly suitable. With potential for two one-year renewals, it offers long-term collaboration opportunities with LNER, a prominent operator on the East Coast Mainline. Companies that can demonstrate innovative strategies and a strong understanding of the Chinese market will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) - the East Coast Mainline train operator for long distance train services from London to Yorkshire, the north-east of England and Scotland - is reviewing its retained agency setup for social media and PR in China.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide social media and PR campaign services to attract additional customers in China.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039461-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | £525,000 |
| 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 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039461-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lner.co.uk
- https://tinyurl.com/LNEROracleFusion

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