Tender

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry - Communications Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

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Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is seeking an organisation to provide communications support for the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry. The procurement process involves an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 9th September 2022. The contract is set to start on 1st November 2022 and has a value of up to £107,700 inclusive of VAT. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services, with the buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, design consultancy services, marketing management consultancy services, public relations services, and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to participate. The contract offers a 9-month duration with the option for extensions, creating potential for sustained business growth and collaboration in the public health sector in Essex.

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Notice Title

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry - Communications Support

Notice Description

DHSC is seeking an organisation to provide communications strategy and general communication support for the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry. The Inquiry needs specialised and independent communications advice to ensure our work has the appropriate profile, can reach target audiences, and to support our overall communications strategy Contract Project Reference: C96774 Contract Term: 9 months with the option to extend for a period or periods of up to 12 months. Contract start date 1st November 2022. Estimated contract value (including extensions) PS89,750 excluding VAT; PS107,700 inclusive of VAT The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For full details on the instruction to tender and terms of participations please refer to the Invitation to Tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f595881-da2b-4f2b-a271-0c7fa13c3448
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0e817e-e3ef-4cb6-b23e-04d1f8a6710c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)
Contact Name
Jacqueline Jones
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1132576471

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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