Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Jodie Underhay
Telephone
+44 1392723072
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
International Public Relations Consultancy for Environment, Climate and Sustainability
Reference number
UOE/2023/026/JU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79416000 - Public relations services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
At the University of Exeter we are already delivering outstanding research, education and partnerships to tip the scales towards positive change on the environment and climate emergency. In the years ahead we want to continue to raise the profile of our work through international media coverage and events to help foster new relationships, attract new investment and contribute to societal change. We want to work with a public relations consultancy to help deliver high quality international media coverage and raise the profile and visibility of Exeter’s academics and work. We have made good progress over the past 12 months but need additional support and expertise to promote our work on the international stage, for example the Global Systems Institute to be known as one of the world’s leading centres for climate solutions.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At the University of Exeter we are already delivering outstanding research, education and partnerships to tip the scales towards positive change on the environment and climate emergency. In the years ahead we want to continue to raise the profile of our work through international media coverage and events to help foster new relationships, attract new investment and contribute to societal change. We want to work with a public relations consultancy to help deliver high quality international media coverage and raise the profile and visibility of Exeter’s academics and work. We have made good progress over the past 12 months but need additional support and expertise to promote our work on the international stage, for example the Global Systems Institute to be known as one of the world’s leading centres for climate solutions.
We are looking to work with a public relations agency with a strong track record of environment and climate communications with exceptional media relations and events expertise who can position the University of Exeter effectively internationally to achieve maximum impact and profile for the University’s work. We particularly want to focus our communications strategy on solutions and adaptations, utilising our knowledge and expertise to achieve transformational change. We also want the public relations strategy to help us attract new partners and investors to help us build our research and education capability. We have partnerships with top universities around the globe and those support our ten year University strategy which puts leading the fight against climate change and ecological crisis as a key strategic priority.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Open 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-009541
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
International Public Relations Consultancy for Environment, Climate and Sustainability
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browning & Associates Ltd
39 Long Acre
London
WC2E 9LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
GB113154461
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom