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title: "PR Services for IBioIC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633000"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# PR Services for IBioIC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633000

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a single supplier to provide public relations services for the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to enhance its media presence and reputation. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £56,000. The tender was initiated on 28 October 2020, with a bid submission deadline on 25 November 2020. The services are required in Glasgow, under the open procedure procurement method, classified under the services category of the education industry.

This PR tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the creative and communications sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in public relations and media engagement. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in content creation, media relations, and campaign management would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in shaping the public narrative around IBioIC’s initiatives and projects, which could further enhance their market visibility and growth.

## Notice

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) require a single supplier to provide supporting PR Services to enhance the press coverage and reputation of the IBioIC through various media platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) require a PR partner to support IBioIC's efforts in delivering the broad missions outlined in the 'Policy and Public Engagement' chapter of the National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology. Specifically, the PR service will increase awareness of IBioIC in the media, through amplifying messages through targeted media activity. Awareness of the evolving political landscape would be beneficial for the PR service. Services will primarily include: - content creation - media relations and briefing - activity promotion (events, funding, projects, skills) and, - media monitoring (only IBioIC coverage) For full details of the procurement requirements, please consult Appendix E- Specification.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404079 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAME CREATIVE PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404079
- 28 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398047

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398047
  PR Services for IBioIC - The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) require a single supplier to provide supporting PR Services to enhance the press coverage and reputation of the IBioIC through various media platforms.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404079
  PR Services for IBioIC - The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) require a single supplier to provide supporting PR Services to enhance the press coverage and reputation of the IBioIC through various media platforms.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633000
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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