--- title: "Public Affairs Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-12-02" --- # Public Affairs Support Services Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308.json) ## Summary Robert Gordon University is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to award a contract for Public Affairs Support Services. Located in Aberdeen, the university is looking to engage a consultancy with strong government and parliament connections, specifically for policy influencing and political expertise. The procurement, valued at £50,000, falls under the services industry category and adopts an open procedure method. Key deadlines for this tender include a submission end date on 16th October 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after. Businesses must submit their tenders electronically through the specified platform. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public affairs consultancy to expand their reach and establish a significant relationship with a prominent educational institution. Companies that possess extensive political acumen and established connections with governmental and parliamentary bodies are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. In addition to engaging in high-level policy work, successful providers can enhance their industry reputation and secure a stable procurement agreement with potential for an optional 12-month extension. This offers a robust growth avenue for consultancies seeking to leverage their expertise in governmental relations and policy influence. ## Notice The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen. Renewal: optional 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=DEC544683 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £93,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB10 7FY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRUE NORTH ADVISORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544683 - 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539286 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539286&idx=1 16th September 2025 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539286 Public Affairs Support Services - The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544683 Public Affairs Support Services - The University is looking to award one contract to a public affairs consultancy with connections, contacts, expertise and experience in working with government and parliament in particularly in areas if relations policy influencing and extensive political insight and acumen. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rgu.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810308 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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