Award

Corporate Communications Support Services

SELLAFIELD LTD

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25 Sep 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed the procurement process for corporate communications support services, awarding the contract to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited. The buying organisation, Sellafield Ltd, oversees this tender, focusing on public relations services for various entities within the NDA Estate, including Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, Nuclear Waste Services Limited, International Nuclear Services, Direct Rail Services, National Nuclear Laboratory, and Great British Nuclear. This significant contract, valued at £5,500,000, will be executed from 1st September 2024 through to 31st August 2028, primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and broad competition.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in public relations and corporate communications, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects within the nuclear sector. SMEs were considered suitable for this tender, indicating accessible opportunities for smaller enterprises to engage with large, long-term projects. Companies with expertise in managing public relations for complex, multi-faceted organisations will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and establishing robust relationships within the nuclear decommissioning industry, thereby fostering significant business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Corporate Communications Support Services

Notice Description

Corporate Communications Support for services for the NDA Estate, Participating Entities are listed below: * Sellafield Ltd * Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) * Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) - previously known as Magnox Limited and Dounreay Restoration Sites Limited * Nuclear Waste Services Limited (NWS) - Previously known as Low Level Waste Limited (LLWR) & Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWML) * International Nuclear Services (INS); and Direct Rail Services (DRS)- trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions Limited (NTS) * National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) * Great British Nuclear (GBN)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f3a125-e970-4d75-9718-361e23b4c5d5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Gemma Cardilli
Contact Email
gemma.l.cardilli@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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