Award

Communications advice and support

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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08 Apr 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated a tender titled "Communications advice and support" to secure consultancy services focused on marketing management. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender, which had an end date of 1st January 2022. The contract, valued at £225,000, runs from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2024, with the work being located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those offering marketing management services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as they can leverage their expertise to provide valuable communications support to Ofqual. The active contract with Denford Associates showcases the potential for businesses in this industry to secure substantial contracts through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Communications advice and support

Notice Description

This contract will provide Ofqual with communications advice and support, on a contingency basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04578244-84b3-43ec-a705-32aa514c49c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb5a33-1212-4155-bf28-d1539cd80e9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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