Award

Urgent communications advice and support

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2018 at 13:31

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Feb 2018 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Feb 2018 at 15:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is conducting a public procurement process for "Urgent communications advice and support" within the public relations services sector, based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated on 8 February 2018, is currently in the award stage following completion of the tender process on 26 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 12 March 2018, running for an initial duration of 24 months, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is a limited one, via competitive quotation below threshold.

This opportunity specifically caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in public relations and communications strategies. Businesses that can provide ad-hoc support and advice in this area are well positioned to compete, especially those familiar with the public sector landscape. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth by establishing a long-term partnership with a governmental organization, thereby enhancing the visibility and credibility of successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent communications advice and support

Notice Description

The SSRO is seeking a third party to provide advice and support on communications on an ad-hoc, as required, basis. The contract will initially be for a 24-month duration, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-066178c2-2740-4c3e-a663-e79feca9d94c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830bcebf-65d3-494f-91cc-9ecc406f5639
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2020 2-3 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
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1AB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLAME PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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