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Communications Strategic Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Mar 2021 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Communications Strategic Support," issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, focuses on providing strategic communications support within the marketing and consulting services industry. Located in Brighton, England, this tender is now complete, having reached its conclusion during the award stage. The tender period ended on 11th February 2021, while the contract commenced on 22nd March 2021 and is set to run until 21st March 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £16,000 and was procured through a limited competitive quotation process.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the field of communications and consulting to expand their business operations. Companies with expertise in strategic communications services, such as marketing firms and consultancy agencies, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions could lead to further collaborations and additional projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Strategic Support

Notice Description

Provision of strategic communications support for TPR's Communications Department

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3279f88c-736a-4495-9446-54eac98a54be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52a9b5-0fe7-44a5-b583-759737c32366
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 21 Mar 2022 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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