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Communications and Marketing support

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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18 Feb 2019 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office is seeking a supplier for "Communications and Marketing support," specifically to assist its communications department during periods of increased demand or when specialist skills are needed. This procurement process, categorised under business services, is currently in the Award stage and is valued at £50,000. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2018 and will conclude on 12th December 2019, with the tender having closed on 27th November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and media relations to collaborate with a governmental body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing ad hoc marketing services would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will be tasked with delivering essential support, which could enhance their exposure and reputation within the public sector, thereby fostering further growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Communications and Marketing support

Notice Description

The ICO is looking for an organisation to provide ad hoc support to the ICO communications department to assist the ICO at times of increased demand due to staff shortages or when more specialist skills are required. The tasks and campaigns would involve a wide range of communications, marketing and media relations areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26007e43-585e-4aaf-aad9-4c087bb1960f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ea4fb7-47fe-4efe-a68e-fa5f353ec696
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2018 - 12 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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