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Public Relations Services for UKGI

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS : HM TREASURY

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Government Investments, part of HM Treasury, recently awarded a contract for Public Relations Services under the title "Public Relations Services for UKGI." The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for public relations services, followed an open procedure below the threshold. The contract, valued at £189,300, officially commenced on 30th April 2021 and will run until 30th April 2023. The procurement was completed with the tender period closing on 7th April 2021. The services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public relations and media relations functions. Companies specialised in strategic communications, public affairs, and media outreach would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar future tenders. Engaging with government contracts can enhance visibility and credibility, potentially leading to sustained business growth and an expanded client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations Services for UKGI

Notice Description

The opportunity has now been awarded and is published for Transparency purposes only. UK Government Investments has a requirement for Public Relations services. The Requirement is for an agency to provide a Media relations function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e4537c-d7d0-42f2-a787-cc6aae888a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128ffce4-4ce5-40ea-9c7b-dae1866243ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 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
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS : HM TREASURY
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

TAVISTOCK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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