Award

Strategic Communications

HS2

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09 Feb 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, High Speed Two (HS2), has awarded a contract for Strategic Communications services. The contract involves providing strategic advice to HS2 Ltd and falls under the Research consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a Single tender action process. The contract value is £84,660, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2023 and ending on 31st January 2024. The tender deadline was on 27th January 2023, and the contract is located in Birmingham, England.

This contract for Strategic Communications services with HS2 presents business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for businesses offering public relations consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable suppliers. Businesses interested in providing strategic advice and research consultancy services within the communication sector would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth potential.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications

Notice Description

Contract award of the Strategic Communications service, which will provide strategic advice to HS2 Ltd on the requirements of the programme. This contract was awarded using a single tender action process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59d585c5-107a-48ea-b1ed-1f2242738a38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ee1bc-cf21-4dd7-8b4c-8d0fc7efd127
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 6-12 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTLAND PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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