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Communications Strategy 2025-2030

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently completed the procurement of services for developing its Communications Strategy for 2025-2030. This process, categorized under public relations consultancy services, was conducted through a competitive quotation mechanism aimed below the threshold, suggesting a more contained and focused procurement approach. Four Communications Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 14,750, and the service deliverable location is specified with the postal code SW1W 9SP in England. The procurement method was limited, and the tender period concluded on 9th May 2025, with the contract set to run from 9th June 2025 to 8th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in communications and public relations, particularly those adept in creating innovative strategies. The contract's SME suitability highlights the NAO's focus on engaging smaller businesses, thus presenting growth potential within the public sector for capable stakeholders. For businesses proficient in developing communications strategies, competing for similar projects could help establish a foothold in governmental procurement, encouraging business expansion and partnerships in this sector.

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Notice Title

Communications Strategy 2025-2030

Notice Description

The NAO procured services to assist with our Communications strategy for 2025-2030 via Competitive quotation (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ae41682-2a5c-448c-adb6-4b8e0034da82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a483322-ad80-41ee-8314-3fcd9793fb23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
VICTORIA
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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