Single-Party Framework Agreement for Public Relations and Public Affairs Services

Tender description

Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is seeking proposals from prospective agency partners to support it in: Public Relations (PR) and Public Affairs (PA) - proactive and reactive PR and PA support to ensure awareness and promotion of the Irish craft and design sector and its value to all stakeholders; promotion and protection of DCCI agency, and brand; and to assist in the advocacy and promotion of Irish designers and makers through DCCI programmes and campaigns. Public affairs plays a huge role in terms of securing support from our governing department DETE at corporate and programme level. Service provision should include: o PR, PA and integrated campaign strategy as befits the needs of the projects and agency o Event creation and management o Planning and execution of media press releases and photocalls o Content writing across multiple formats and briefs – press releases to speaking notes to speeches and reports. o Active media, influencer and relevant thought leader networks and relationships o Social media strategy and optimisation including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok. o Crisis management o Superior knowledge and experience in public affairs monitoring and engagement o Government protocol and implementation of same to support activity o Media Training o Digital media and advertising strategy, buying and management