Award

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2020 at 13:47

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2020 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recently awarded a contract for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs services. This procurement process was carried out under an open procedure and concluded with the award date on 14 December 2020. The tender was originally published on 30 October 2020, with an end date for submissions set for 24 November 2020. The total contract value is £67,500, with a contract period spanning from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. The services are classified under public relations, with the FRC operating from their London office located at 125 London Wall, EC2Y 5AS.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public affairs to engage with a key regulatory body in the UK. Firms that are adept at working with public interest entities and possess expertise in integrated communications strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The requirement for an organisation with a strong track record in strategic engagement programmes opens the door for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide innovative solutions in this vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED / COMPLETED The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. We seek to promote transparency and integrity in business; our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company accounts, audit and high-quality risk management. This Notice relates to our requirement for the provision of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Services. The FRC were seeking to partner with an organisation offering an integrated approach to strategic communications and public affairs with extensive experience in helping public interest bodies with engagement programmes. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED / COMPLETED

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4466b207-053a-4b47-91d4-8afafa80e604
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ed718-1a8a-4494-84e8-de3a19d8c2d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONTFORT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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