Award

Communications Agency Support

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Award

16 May 2024 at 14:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation has awarded a contract for the provision of Communications Agency Support, with a contract value of £487,500 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving the call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 22nd April 2024 to 21st April 2026. The tender ended on 29th February 2024, and the award was made on 15th April 2024. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender for Communications Agency Support by National Highways offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations management and consultancy services. The contract duration provides stability for businesses to plan and invest in delivering high-quality campaign strategies and stakeholder engagement services. SMEs with expertise in public relations and communications are well-suited to compete and grow their business through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Agency Support

Notice Description

Call off contract with a Public Relations agency to develop, implement and evaluate National Highways campaign strategies and support and advise the Strategy and Campaigns team (in support of the work of the wider communications team). This will include campaign support as well as building and protecting reputation, trust and credibility with new and identified external stakeholder groups and audiences of strategic importance to the business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851c3c2c-e66f-49db-8061-3dafec8534ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£487,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kerry.dale@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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