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HDC 339 Strategic Communications

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2020 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Harborough District Council, focuses on the provision of strategic communications consultancy services under the title "HDC 339 Strategic Communications". This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as “Other - Exempt from procurement" and has reached the award stage, marked by the publication of the contract notice on 14 July 2020. Key dates include the tender period's end on 30 September 2019 and the contract start date of 4 October 2019, extending until 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £35,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and communications sector to engage with a local authority. Businesses specialising in strategic communications, marketing, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The existing relationship with the awarded supplier, RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, highlights the potential for future business opportunities and collaborations within this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

HDC 339 Strategic Communications

Notice Description

Strategic Communications consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01491548-c9fc-4835-95ee-7ae55fca1394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a966457e-338d-40ed-a0db-e8de1732f263
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exempt from procurement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE16 7AG
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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