Published date: 25 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 24 February 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 24 February 2022)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Public relations services - 79416000

  • Public relations management services - 79416100

  • Public relations consultancy services - 79416200

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£160,000 to £180,000

Procurement reference

2921/LM

Published date

25 August 2021

Closing date

27 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 October 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Sheffield is looking for an agency to deliver a step change in our public affairs activity to take the university's profile as a research and innovation powerhouse to the next level. This will be a contract for two years, with the opportunity to extend by a further year subject to performance.

We want to strengthen our relationships with key parliamentarians, policy makers, decision makers and other influential stakeholders and build the University's reputation as an exemplar of academia, industry and government working together to drive true innovation in manufacturing and research. Through enhancing our reputation, we want to build support that establishes the University as the go-to Russell Group institution for expertise in innovation and research, and will assist the University in securing funding to deliver projects that will support the UK economy.

Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System.
Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Closing date for receipt of bids: 27th September 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

More information

Links

  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  • Tender notice
  • The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lee Marsden

Address

Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S10 2TN
England

Email

l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk