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Strategic Communications

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 May 2017 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Strategic Communications" was carried out by the Department for Education, based in London, England. Classified under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, this tender was completed with a total contract value of £29,832. The contract period commenced on 7th February 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2017. The tender had a procurement method described as 'Other' and was part of the services procurement category. The tender period officially ended on 22nd January 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in communications and marketing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in strategic communications, public relations, and consulting could find a suitable niche within this contract process, especially those with capacity to deliver innovative solutions to support governmental organisations in their business plans and communication strategies.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications

Notice Description

The Children's Commissioner's Office appointed a suitable organisation to review and develop the organisation's strategic communications to support the delivery of future business plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59489ae7-a18c-4e5b-a37c-9003230c43e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceadb9b5-7cf6-4869-865c-c74a34bb168a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 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
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

PORTLAND PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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