Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Catapult CT
12th Floor Tower Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT
London
SE1 9RT
procurement@ct.catapult.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
National registration number
07964711
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Communications Agency
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) is seeking to appoint a suitable organisation to provide Public Relations and Communications services. This agency will support our work promoting the advancement of cell and gene therapies and help us achieve our vision for a thriving industry in the UK, delivering life-changing advanced therapies to the world. The supplier must have knowledge of the cell and gene therapy industry.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CGT Catapult would like to commission the services of a PR or communications agency to help improve our reputation in the cell and gene therapy space, position CGT Catapult as a thought leader and showcase how CGT Catapult provides value to the cell and gene therapy sector through its research, innovation and collaborations. Our key target audiences for these messages are the wider advanced therapy industry and government stakeholders.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
4 December 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This is a 2 year contract, with the possibility to extend for two further 1 year periods (2years +1 year + 1 year)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
18 September 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
12th Floor Tower Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT
London
SE1 9RT
Country
United Kingdom