Published date: 3 June 2019

Last edited date: 3 June 2019

This notice was replaced on 15 August 2019

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Awarded contract (published 15 August 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Public relations services - 79416000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£120,000 to £150,000

Procurement reference

T19012

Published date

3 June 2019

Closing date

24 June 2019

Contract start date

1 August 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2021

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?

No

Description

The GC Business Growth Hub (the Hub) wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the Delivery of Public Relations Services (PR).
The successful company will be expected to provide PR services to the Hub, along with some additional support for other areas of the Growth Company. These services will comprise general media relations and editorial support, including the copywriting and creation of press releases, case studies, and award entries, along with wider media engagement and accountability for raising the profile of the Hub, wider Growth Company services and individual members of the Senior Management Team.
This delivery of Public Relations services is required to ensure the Hub, its parent company the Growth Company, and its Senior Management Team are adequately and correctly positioned in the media. Media coverage needs to be generated in order to promote the Hub's service offering and media relations need to be maintained and strengthened. This Contract will assist the Hub in helping ambitious business people to realise their growth potential, by offering access to a range of practical services, from assessing growth options to unlocking finance or accessing experienced business mentors.

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/67

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About the buyer

Contact name

Nick Batty

Address

Lee House,
90 Great Bridgewater St
Manchester
M1 5JW
England

Email

nick.batty@growthco.uk

Website

https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders