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The supply of Strategic Communications Support

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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28 Mar 2023 at 17:39

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08 Mar 2021 at 18:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office awarded a contract for the supply of Strategic Communications Support. The procurement process was completed with a total value of £20,000. The contract involved the Serious Fraud Office as the buying organisation, located at 2 - 4 Cockspur St, London SW1 5BS. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period ran from 9th November 2020 to 9th February 2021.

This tender for Strategic Communications Support, awarded to Caseman Communications, offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in public relations consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement took place in the services category, providing potential for SMEs in this industry to expand their business through similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of Strategic Communications Support

Notice Description

To provide strategic communications support to the Authority. This contract was extended on two occasions for three months each, in line with the Ts&Cs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f61ccfd-2098-4813-a3ce-5bce1e1dd5fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23415bb-cff2-4da0-98e9-4cf9dd8eafb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 9 Feb 2021 1-6 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
Karen James
Contact Email
karen.james@sfo.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 239 7408

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 5BS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASEMAN COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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