Published date: 2 January 2018

This notice was replaced on 23 April 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 23 April 2018)

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

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£105,000 to £505,000

Procurement reference

RM6015

Published date

2 January 2018

Closing date

31 January 2018

Contract start date

1 May 2018

Contract end date

1 May 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UK Government Investments (UKGI), a limited company wholly owned by HM Treasury, as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a single supplier framework agreement for a Supplier to act as their Public Relations / Press Office function to enhance and protect its public profile. The Supplier will be required to provide financial public relations expertise. The Supplier will be required to carry out regular business as usual tasks and will also have the opportunity to provide support to UKGI in its adhoc activities advising Government on large transactions and asset disposals. The framework agreement will have a single operator. The duration of the contract will be 2+1; that is a 2 year contract with a possible extension of up to 12 months at the end of the initial 2 year term. The procurement is being run by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the UKGI.

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About the buyer

Address

1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET
England

Telephone

+443450103503

Email

expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-government-investments