Award

27816 - Communication and Engagement Support

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Plymouth City Council, titled "27816 - Communication and Engagement Support," involves providing services in the category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The procurement stage is complete, and the process utilised an open procedure method. It took place in England with the contract period spanning from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2025. The total contract value is £30,000 GBP. The award was made to Coast Communications, a large-scale supplier, with the award date being 22 June 2025 and the announcement published on 7 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the communications and construction-related sectors, especially those capable of delivering high-quality engagement support within the specified timeframe. Although the awarded company is large, smaller enterprises with specialised expertise and competitive pricing in these areas may find it beneficial to monitor similar opportunities in the future. The open procedure nature of this tender highlights procurement processes that are accessible to a broad range of businesses, promoting potential business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

27816 - Communication and Engagement Support

Notice Description

27816 - Communication and Engagement Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5260ca31-255a-4f48-ab92-59c188b30367
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1437cf48-fd47-436e-b047-d05d6cf5109c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COAST COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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