Award

Promoting Compliance communications campaign

OFCOM

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Award

06 Mar 2025 at 10:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Ofcom is for the “Promoting Compliance communications campaign,” focused under the industry category of Promotional services (CPV: 79342200). It aims to provide B2B communications services to support Ofcom’s online safety programme and digital support service. The location for service delivery is SE1 9HA, London, England. The procurement was completed with an open procedure and below threshold method. Key dates include the tender period end on 28 October 2024, the contract period from 26 November 2024 to 31 March 2025, and the award date published on 6 March 2025 with a total contract value of GBP 149,479.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as noted in its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in promotional and communications services would find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities in a high-profile project supporting digital initiatives. The award to Archetype UK, an SME, indicates a favourable environment for similar entities aiming to leverage their expertise to grow within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Promoting Compliance communications campaign

Notice Description

The provision of B2B communications services to support our online safety programme and digital support service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-397b2364-9508-4538-8741-b3278b30c970
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dd55f6-0d28-405a-af31-f123480791ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,479 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,479 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHETYPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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