---
title: "UCG - PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06689d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED COLLEGES GROUP"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# UCG - PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES

Buyer: UNITED COLLEGES GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06689d

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## Summary

The United Colleges Group in London is inviting tenders for the provision of public relations agency services. This procurement falls under the industry category of public relations consultancy services and is classified as a public undertaking. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026 and the tender submission period concluding on 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 24th April 2026 and will run until 23rd April 2027, with the possibility of a one-year renewal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in public relations services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract focuses on quality and presentation as key award criteria and involves a commitment to strategic PR service delivery. Businesses adept in creating impactful communication strategies and those with experience collaborating with educational institutions could find robust opportunities to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence through this contract with the United Colleges Group.

## Notice

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP - PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY SERVICES

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022432-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNITED COLLEGES GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Little Venice |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022432-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022432-2026
  12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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