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Further Education Teacher Recruitment - PR Agency 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jun 2023 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a PR agency to support Further Education Teacher Recruitment campaign. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £800,000, with a contract period from 3rd April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The award was granted to Four Communications Group Limited, a large-scale company based in London, UK.

This opportunity could be of interest to PR agencies specializing in public relations management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable. The location of the contract includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories. Businesses in the PR industry looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector should consider exploring this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Education Teacher Recruitment - PR Agency 2023

Notice Description

A dedicated PR agency to support with the Further Education Teacher Recruitment campaign from FY 23/24 onwards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50958949-4f93-464e-a650-6625daf03bd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc4530d6-ff48-4625-a011-61cb5bdf64e1
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

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