OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Integrated Communications and Public Relations Services to The Open University

Awarded 09 Feb 2021

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Awarded09 Feb 2021
Value£2,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 1y 9mo ago4y term
Awarded 9 Feb 2021Expired 8 Feb 2025

The Open University awarded a contract to 23RED LIMITED for the provision of integrated communications and public relations services, including B2B and B2C marketing, media relations, and social media strategy.

The contract, valued at AUD 2,000,000, was for a two-year term with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

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