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Published 22 Mar 2023, 10:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Communications and Campaigns Framework

Official notice

Authority: Leeds Beckett University (Education)

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£200,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 28 Apr 2023
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This tender is for communications and campaigns. This may include;

•insight gathering and analysis;

•campaign strategy development, planning, delivery and evaluation;

•content development and production, including copywriting, creating social and digital content, and other campaign assets;

•media relations; and

•public affairs.

We wish to appoint specialist providers who can offer in-house (not-outsourced) expertise across the range of communications and campaigns disciplines and deliverables as set out above.

We estimate that we will spend between £5,000-£50,000 per annum across all lots, however the University does not guarantee this or any level of spend.

The framework will be split into five lots as follows:

•Lot 1 – campaigns and projects

•Lot 2 – crisis management

•Lot 3 – content creation and copywriting

•Lot 4 – public affairs

•Lot 5 – media training

  • Recurrence: 4 years

CPV: Public relations services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £40,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Campaigns and ProjectsRenewalPublished value£50,000

Contractors on this lot will be expected to provide specialist support on a range of campaigns and projects. This could include PR, media relations and public affairs; campaign strategy, development and management; and content creation for a wide range of channels including podcasts, digital and social media. Work could range from leading campaigns on behalf of the university, to contributing to elements of campaigns alongside the university and other partners; and may be focused on the areas of expertise in our academic schools. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2628TUT2BG ↗

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Leeds
Extensions: 2 year initial framework followed by 2 years possible extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Crisis ManagementRenewalceiling above

Contractors on this lot will have a proven specialism in handling crisis and reputational communications. They will use their established expertise and draw on insight and intelligence to advise the university on live strategies to manage media and other key parties. This could include directly managing media requests, running a media response function, coordinating stakeholder communications, and providing out-of-hours cover on behalf of the university.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Leeds
Extensions: 2 + 2 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Content Creation and CopywritingRenewalceiling above

Contractors on this lot will be expected to develop and deliver content for web, digital and social media; internal, external and student audiences; and other communications channels as required. This will include gathering and writing content about the institution, through interviews, research, briefings and other routes, taking often complex academic research and producing content for wider audience understanding.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Leeds
Extensions: 2 + 2 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Public AffairsRenewalceiling above

Contractors on this lot will provide public affairs expertise to help the university secure relationships and positioning in support of their strategic ambitions, using a range of evidenced approaches and techniques. This work could include local, regional, national and international engagement, through a variety of sectors and networks.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Leeds
Extensions: 2 + 2 Year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Media TrainingRenewalceiling above

Contractors on this lot will provide expertise to help the university prepare spokespeople for radio, television and print interviews ensuring they can communicate with clarity and confidence and have an understanding of what the media and journalists are looking for. This work could include local, regional, national and international audiences.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Leeds
Extensions: 2 + 2 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Communications and Campaigns Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 4 years
First published
22 Mar 2023, 10:05 GMT
Last source update
22 Mar 2023, 10:05 GMT
Award evaluation window
28 Apr 2023 – …
Authority reference
RB687
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-008267
Classification (CPV)
Public relations services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE42)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4f1 Find a Tender

Publisher note: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Public-relations-services./2628TUT2BG" target="_blank">https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Public-relations-services./2628TUT2BG</a> To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2628TUT2BG" target="_blank">https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2628TUT2BG</a> GO Reference: GO-2023322-PRO-22371656

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Appointment period ends
28 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
28 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Mar 2023 → 28 Apr 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    22 Mar 2023, 10:05 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    28 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    28 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leeds Beckett University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation C Building, Portland Way, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS1 3HEContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.