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Independent Media and External Communications for the IRP

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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13 Jun 2018 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health, which is seeking to award a contract for "Independent Media and External Communications for the IRP" in the field of public relations management services. The tender, which employs a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, is currently in the Award stage, with the successful bid awarded to Grayling Communications LTD. The contract period is set to commence on 19 July 2018 and will last until 19 July 2021, with the tender period for submissions having ended on 13 March 2018. The location for service delivery includes the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given that the suitability criteria flag them for this contract. Companies with relevant experience in engaging with NHS-related organisations and local government will find this tender particularly beneficial. The evolving and unpredictable nature of the contract also allows for businesses capable of scaling resources as required to effectively compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Media and External Communications for the IRP

Notice Description

The Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) is the independent expert on NHS service change. The Panel was created in 2003 as an advisory non-departmental public body to provide ministers with independent expert advice on disputed NHS service changes, referred to them for decision by local authorities exercising powers of health scrutiny. It also offers informal support and generic advice to the NHS, local authorities and other interested bodies involved in NHS service reconfiguration. The Panel comprises a Chairman and 15 members and is supported in its work by a secretariat. On receipt of a commission for formal advice from the Secretary of State for Health, the IRP conducts a comprehensive and transparent review in a form akin to public enquiry with open communication to local people, media and interested parties, visits to local services and oral evidence sessions. The advice is produced in a report to the Secretary of State which he uses to inform his final decision. The reports are published in full by the IRP. The nature of its work puts the IRP firmly in the gaze of the media with whom it must work to protect, sustain and enhance its reputation at all times. The service being tendered will provide the necessary operational capacity and capability as required to achieve this objective and support the work of the Panel in advising Ministers. Operating at arms-length from the Department of Health and the Secretary of State is critical to being independent. The option of using DH media and communications services is not appropriate. Quality service provision will demonstrate understanding of the NHS and related organisations, including local government and the DH. Whilst there are some specific ongoing requirements, the volume and timing of the Panel's work is unpredictable, requiring mobilisation of resource as and when required. The contract model for this service is an activity, time and materials schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27363dc9-e58a-4408-93de-8b92e411af7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc42c10-6e5a-4316-9ef7-269f6c008e5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2018 - 19 Jul 2021 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.baker@dh.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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