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Press Office Services

O F W A T

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28 Dec 2023 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The award process for the contracting of Press Office Services has been successfully completed by the buying organisation O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England. The tender, with the title "Press Office Services," falls under the industry category of consulting and project management services, with a contract value of £30,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th May 2023, and the contract period spans from 15th June 2023 to 30th September 2023.

This awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing press office and project management services. Companies with expertise in water-supply and waste consultancy would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The successful supplier, ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP, based in London, will be responsible for delivering the contracted services in collaboration with O F W A T, the contracting authority for this project.

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Notice Title

Press Office Services

Notice Description

Front-line support in running our press line - taking press calls, triaging interest, advising on handling, spotting and helping to mitigate emerging issues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50739599-9cff-4de3-bb24-8da5920e9dc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eef66f-b439-4cd6-9719-27c37086fb13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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