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Provision of Communications Consultancy

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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23 Jun 2021 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Provision of Communications Consultancy" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on providing professional press, media, and public relations training. This procurement falls under the business services sector (CPV code: 79000000) and was completed with a total value of £11,340. The contract period was active from 14 January 2020 to 16 January 2020, with the award date recorded on 14 January 2020. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action due to the contract being below the typical threshold.

This opportunity can enhance business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in consulting services, particularly those offering communications and public relations solutions. Companies with expertise in media relations, training, and consultancy services would find this tender especially relevant, positioning themselves well to compete in similar future contracts with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Communications Consultancy

Notice Description

Professional Press, Media and Public Relations Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29af078b-d6c0-49e8-8fdd-a20aa07e8a83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5303a84-d882-43b6-92f3-1dde88e81d0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GROUP K BROADCASTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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