Award

DfT Think Campaign

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

05 Sep 2017 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed the 'DfT Think Campaign' contract, valued at £4,160,000, focusing on public relations consultancy services within the United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated with a call-off from Framework RM3774, with the tender period concluding on 13 April 2017. The contract commenced on 26 May 2017 and is set to run until 25 September 2021, with delivery taking place in London.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in large-scale campaigns. Firms that can offer innovative strategies and extensive outreach capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. Given that the contract has been awarded, potential entrants into this market could explore partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with established suppliers like RKCR/YR LTD, who were awarded this contract.

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Notice Title

DfT Think Campaign

Notice Description

Thisnk Campaign Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/276c2bb9-3dcc-44c8-8bbc-7df883271f2e
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 - call off from Framework RM3774
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,160,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2017 - 25 Sep 2021 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RKCR/YR

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