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title: "EC1009 - Public Relations Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749347"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-03-12"
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# EC1009 - Public Relations Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749347

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for Public Relations Services under the tender title "EC1009". The School of Informatics sought a multi-channel PR strategy to enhance communication outputs over the next 4 years, focusing on Generative AI. The University is the buying organisation located in Edinburgh, offering business opportunities in the services sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was given to Stripe Communications with a contract value of £356,928 signed on 1st March 2024.

This tender by the University of Edinburgh for Public Relations Services presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in the services industry. Competing businesses should focus on providing innovative and impactful PR strategies aligned with Generative AI. The active status of the tender signifies a window for businesses to submit proposals by the submission deadline of 1st December 2023. The bid opening date is also set for the same day, allowing potential bidders to engage with the procurement process within the specified timeframe.

## Notice

The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh looks for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and Wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI and AI. It should be original, impactful and enable our key audiences to identify and connect with us across multiple channels. It must also be flexible enough to cover communication outputs beyond Generative AI and AI when required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500662 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £356,928 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500662
- 3 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491897

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491897
  EC1009 - Public Relations Services - The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 2 - 3 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500662
  EC1009 - Public Relations Services - The School of Informatics is looking for a multi-channel PR strategy to build communications outputs over the next 4 years which will help the School and wider University to achieve its wider reputation objectives in the area of Generative AI.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749347
- https://stripecommunications.com/
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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