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Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED

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05 Aug 2020 at 10:47

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Tender

19 Jun 2020 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited involves a tender titled "Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement," aimed at providing communications support for the Department for International Trade (DIT). This project is classified under research and development services, specifically focusing on stakeholder engagement and strategy. The tender period concluded on 23 June 2020, while the contract period spans from 29 June 2020 to 30 September 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £80,000, with DIT seeking to address trade and investment opportunities in light of the UK's new trade policy and the economic impacts of COVID-19. The procurement method used for this tender was a competitive quotation process, which is capped below the threshold for full public tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in communications and stakeholder engagement, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their expertise to navigate trade-related challenges. Companies specialising in strategic communications, public relations, and stakeholder management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this type of work not only reflects a commitment to enhancing the UK's positioning in global markets but also allows firms to expand their network and influence within key economic sectors affected by trade issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) secures UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. DIT is an international economic department, responsible for: * bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed; * delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU; * promoting British trade and investment across the world; * building the global appetite for British goods and services. DIT is seeking support, during an initial period of three months, for its communications and engagement to businesses and wider stakeholder audiences, with a specific focus on the changes and opportunities brought about by UK's independent trade policy, the new trading environment at the end of the Transition Period, and the global economic response to COVID-19. The scope of activities include to: A. Strategy * examine DIT-commissioned and publicly available polling and insights on public and business attitudes to trade, exports and investment; * undertake comprehensive review of DIT's communications and engagement plans; * provide detailed recommendations on strategy, messaging and tactics to optimise existing communications and engagement plans. B. Stakeholder engagement * identify full range of stakeholders in key economic sectors affected by trade issues (described above); * review DIT stakeholder engagement to date; * prioritise stakeholder engagement activity; * provide detailed operational plans for engaging target stakeholders and co-ordinating engagement activity; * To apply please provide a written summary of: * your expertise in this field (word count 1000) * your approach to this task (word count 1000) * rate card of key personnel and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c02e64b-236d-40f1-96f6-b4c24c72124b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ebd08f-9dad-478d-89dd-44296b493abf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 1-6 months
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
M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1F 9EE
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINSBURY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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