Award

Communication Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

12 May 2017 at 12:20

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking suppliers for the "Communication Services" Framework Agreement, aimed at providing various communication services to UK public sector bodies. This framework is structured into 11 Lots and has an estimated value of £42 million, with a minimum budget of £11.4 million. The contract period runs from 16 January 2017 to 16 January 2019, with an option for extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was originally published on 5 September 2016, with an end date for applications of 30 September 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in advertising, marketing, public relations, and survey services. Businesses that offer discrete communication services, including campaign management, can benefit significantly from this opportunity. Competitors are encouraged to register on the Crown Commercial Service's Emptoris System to express their interest and to participate in a wider range of projects that not only support individual campaigns but also foster regional outreach strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice (and any future successors to these organisations). The Communication Services Framework consists of appointed agencies capable of providing discrete communication services and products. These could be stand alone projects, regional campaigns or work subcontracted to provide services to support wider campaign delivery. This framework is sub-divided into 11 Lots. The Framework duration is initially for two (2) years with the option to extend by a further one (1) year plus one (1) further year period(s). Any extension period will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's Emptoris System. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the Emptoris System. If you have not yet registered on the Emptoris System, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the Emptoris System, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the Emptoris System. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d26a54-11a5-429e-b99e-2ca7612ccac8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79311000 - Survey services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2017 - 17 Jan 2019 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEE ATTACHED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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