Award

WM5G PR and Communications Support

WM5G LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2023 at 19:46

Award

10 Jan 2023 at 14:41

Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 22:12

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands 5G (WM5G) organisation has awarded a contract for PR and Communications Support to Encore Communications Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 74,837, commenced on August 8, 2022, and will run until March 31, 2023. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period ending on April 29, 2022. The contract covers marketing and public relations services and is specifically suited to small and medium-sized enterprises.

For businesses interested in opportunities with WM5G, the awarded contract highlights a potential for growth by providing PR and Communication Support. The key contract details, including the value, dates, and services required, make it suitable for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering marketing and public relations services. The competitive quotation process underscores the potential for businesses, especially SMEs, to compete effectively and contribute to WM5G's initiatives in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

WM5G PR and Communications Support

Notice Description

*This update is to notify that the contract has been extended for a period of 3 months under section 72 of the public contract regulations. WM5G is looking to award a contract to provide PR and Communication Support. The successful organization will have a key role working alongside WM5G and its partners as they seek to deliver an exciting set of initiatives in the coming year. Further detail included in RFP documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c443ac-94f3-4d44-b548-371326036f0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,707 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
WM5G LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCORE COMMUNICATIONS

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