--- title: "Public Relations Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE" published: "2025-03-17" --- # Public Relations Service Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway College (located at Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4FD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Public Affairs Services. The tender, identified as "2025-01-DGC29" and classified under CPV codes 79416000 and 79416100, falls within the Education sector. The contract was awarded to Halogen Communications, based in Edinburgh, for a value of £54,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key dates include the contract signing date on 17th March 2025, and the tender period which ended on 24th February 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications services. SME companies, particularly those with established expertise in public affairs and a strong track record in building brand awareness and managing stakeholder relationships, will find this contract beneficial. The appointed contractor will collaborate closely with the senior management and marketing team at Dumfries and Galloway College, making it an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to enhance their portfolio with impactful educational sector projects. ## Notice Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the supply of provision of Public Affairs Services for Dumfries & Galloway College ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dumfries & Galloway College wish to appoint a contractor to provide Public Affairs Services. Building on the positive brand awareness and trusted relationships with key influencers, the contractor will work with the College's senior management and marketing team. Please see full specification of requirements in Section 2 in the Invite to tender Document. Renewal: 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526150 | | 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 | 17 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £54,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 4FD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HALOGEN COMMUNICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526150 - 13 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521606 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=6 13th January 2025 - Appendix F - Pricing Schedule - 2025-01-DGC29 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=3 13th January 2025 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information -2025-01-DGC29 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=4 13th January 2025 - Appendix C - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct -2025-01-DGC29 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=5 13th January 2025 - Appendix D - Dumfries & Galloway Standard Terms & Conditions -2025-01-DGC29 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=1 13th January 2025 - 2024-01 DGC15 -Public Relations ITT - Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521606&idx=2 13th January 2025 - Appendix A - Form of Tender - 2025-01-DGC29 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521606 Public Relations Service - Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the supply of provision of Public Affairs Services for Dumfries & Galloway College - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526150 Public Relations Service - Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the supply of provision of Public Affairs Services for Dumfries & Galloway College ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.ac.uk - http://www.halogencom.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787588 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumfries-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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