The Arts Council now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to provide public relations, public affairs and media relations services for a period of 3 years, commencing in August 2020 (subject to annual review).

It is anticipated that the successful Tenderer will be responsible for the following (but not limited to) services:

•    Advise on and assist with the development and implementation of the Arts Council’s public relations, public affairs and media relations strategies, particularly in the context of the Arts Council’s 10-year strategy; design work plans for these activities, including the identification of stakeholders and pathways to interact with them; and, with the assistance of the Arts Council, review annually the delivery of the communications plan and devise recommendations for improvement.

•    Liaise on behalf of the Arts Council with media representatives and other relevant persons and organisations and assist as required with a range of activities, including:
-    drafting and issuing media releases;
-    media briefings and launches;
-    monitoring the Arts Council’s media presence and interactions, including making proposals for continuous improvement;
-    providing briefings on the work and decisions of the Arts Council;
-    seeking to increase/improve the public position and profile of the Arts Council;
-    Assist with media briefings and other events.