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DLUHC Standby Digital Communications Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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01 Aug 2023 at 07:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract for the standby digital communications agency, valued at £2,000,000. The contract period is from June 19, 2023, to June 18, 2025. The agency will be delivering a range of urgent digital communications products primarily in England. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The deadline for tender submissions was March 17, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the advertising and marketing services sector, to deliver digital communications services to support various policy areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive due to the agency's 'audience first' approach. Businesses with expertise in providing timely and innovative communication solutions while meeting strict deadlines would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DLUHC Standby Digital Communications Agency

Notice Description

DLUHC requires a digital communications agency to work on business as usual and, at times, urgent digital communications products which could be across a number of policy areas. The agency will deliver an 'audience first' approach to meeting communications objectives across a range of products. The agency will be available on a standby basis. Additional information: Call-Off from RM6124 Communications Marketplace.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e419b68-ecf2-41ec-a485-0b2dfead49f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

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