Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
Contact
Dean Scaife
Telephone
+44 1158482921
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF14 - Nottingham
National registration number
GB 277399933
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NTU
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57754&B=NTU
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57754&B=NTU
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57754&B=NTU
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
Provision of Public Affairs Advice Consultancy
Reference number
NTU/23/2299/DS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Nottingham Trent University has a strong reputation within government for student support, HE & FE collaboration and investing in the student experience. With the recent appointment of Professor Edward Peck as the Department for Education’s Student Support Champion, clear and current understanding of government policy and direction is critical.
The University is looking for a Public Affairs consultancy provider to further assist in positioning us with key political and policy stakeholders nationally. We want our reputation to be as such that we top of mind to be invited to influence on a range of issues of strategic policy and practice that are of importance to us, the student and the sector.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £333,333.33
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF14 - Nottingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Nottingham Trent University has a strong reputation within government for student support, HE & FE collaboration and investing in the student experience. With the recent appointment of Professor Edward Peck as the Department for Education’s Student Support Champion, clear and current understanding of government policy and direction is critical.
The University is looking for a Public Affairs consultancy provider to further assist in positioning us with key political and policy stakeholders nationally. We want our reputation to be as such that we top of mind to be invited to influence on a range of issues of strategic policy and practice that are of importance to us, the student and the sector.
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: £333,333.33
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 year + 1 year + 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
two.2.14) Additional information
Expression of Interest Deadline: 6th January 2023
Deadline for Clarifications: 6th January 2023
Deadline for Tender Submission: 13th January 2023
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 13 March 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
EU Supply.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 Years
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom