Award

Providing communication support to the National Business Crime Centre

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Award

15 Nov 2024 at 14:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for providing communication support to the National Business Crime Centre. This project, categorised under telecommunication consultancy services (CPV code: 71316000), is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st March 2024 and the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action due to its below-threshold value of £40,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication consultancy, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Purple Pitch Communications, a large-scale business, has been awarded the contract. The awarded contract demonstrates the viability of securing significant contracts within niche consultancy services, suggesting that businesses with relevant expertise and credentials can effectively compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing communication support to the National Business Crime Centre

Notice Description

To provide communication support to the National Business Crime Centre in their role to prevent business crime and support the NPCC lead for business crime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-354e7794-fa06-4a3e-a580-0d317f483012
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf2fd3a-bde6-42cb-8468-a8b3f50bb17c
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE PITCH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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