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CS22048 Women In Innovation for UKRI Innovate

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK has awarded a contract titled "CS22048 Women In Innovation for UKRI Innovate" for the provision of public relations services, specifically to support the Women In Innovation campaign. This procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation exercise, resulting in a contract value of £74,557. The contract period spans from 24th February 2022 to 3rd April 2022, with delivery taking place in the South West region of England. The award notice was published on 8th February 2022, and although the original tender period ended on 9th December 2020, the contract itself is now complete.

This opportunity could be particularly advantageous for public relations firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovation and women's initiatives. As the contract was awarded to Four Communications Ltd, other businesses with expertise in PR services targeting transformative projects may find similar future opportunities under similar procurement processes. Engaging in such campaigns can enhance visibility and lead to growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS22048 Women In Innovation for UKRI Innovate

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This contract was procured via a competitive quotation exercise. UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK had a requirement for planning and delivery of PR services to support the Women In Innovation campaign. This award notice has been created due to a variation to the original contract now being created, and, as such, the dates relate to the original notice that was not published. Additional information: This award notice has been created due to a variation to the original contract now being created, and, as such, the dates relate to the original notice that was not published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43e1b4d-208a-4625-baaf-2e3660784400
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,557 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,557 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 3 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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