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Provison of PR Services for T Levels

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Dec 2020 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of PR Services for T Levels." This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically classified under advertising and marketing services (CPV code 79340000). The contract, valued at £230,000, was successfully awarded to Four Communications Group Limited on 25th September 2020. The contract period is from 9th November 2020 to 8th November 2021, and the tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on public relations and marketing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive public relations strategies, specifically tailored for educational initiatives such as T Levels, would be well-positioned to benefit from this esteemed contract. The involvement of a government department also enhances the credibility and visibility of successful bidders within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provison of PR Services for T Levels

Notice Description

In this process, the ESFA is looking to award a single supplier to develop comprehensive PR services for T Levels. This Invitation to Tender is for use by all organisations off Lot 4 RM3796 which responded to the ESFA opportunity to register on Jaggaer. In respect of the introduction of T Levels more fully described in the Specification (Provision of PR Services for T Levels). Subject to the terms set out in this document, ESFA will award the contract to deliver the T Levels PR services to the top scoring Bidder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e46c149-1565-46ac-bf96-d445a95fc426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd69e9e-361f-48fe-8e29-f3d6c6db6a26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2021 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esfaprocurement.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

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