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Independent Scrutiny - Communications Performance Audit and Analysis

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:21

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17 Dec 2020 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, based in Liverpool, which has awarded a contract for "Independent Scrutiny - Communications Performance Audit and Analysis". This project falls under the market research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, was originally initiated to support COVID-19 communications services, with a contract period that began on 20 April 2020 and concluded on 10 May 2021. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and communications. Companies with expertise in analysing communications effectiveness and those able to provide comprehensive reporting and insights into public engagements will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in similar future contracts could enhance their profile and create pathways for collaboration with large governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Scrutiny - Communications Performance Audit and Analysis

Notice Description

i) The original provision of the contract was to cover COVID 19 Communications services, reviewing channels and campaigns used for effectiveness to shape and improve ongoing comms to the public. ii) The contract was varied to expand the provisions of services and to include COVID, UK Transition, Better Health and the Union. iii) The term was extended to 10 May 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccb2cb5-1595-437c-8025-526c75028ee8
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 10 May 2021 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIA SENSE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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