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CTPF West Africa: Arabic Podcasts

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Apr 2021 at 14:30

Award

08 Apr 2021 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a procurement process for the production of a podcast series under the title "CTPF West Africa: Arabic Podcasts". This project falls within the telecommunications services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 8 April 2021 and closed on 29 March 2021. The total budget for this contract is £34,000, and the procurement process was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the contract status is marked as complete, the opportunity highlights the importance of swift submissions in competitive tenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications and media production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project’s suitability for smaller firms. Businesses capable of creating engaging audio content and experienced in delivering impactful communications in Arabic would be well-suited to compete in this environment, potentially leading to further projects with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office or similar government contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CTPF West Africa: Arabic Podcasts

Notice Description

The services of this contract are to produce a podcast series which has a measurable effect on perceptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7b946-44a8-42f7-bbf6-56562ae89ff5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpg.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATION AND INSIGHT FZ-LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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