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THRE0048 Professional Correspondence Writers

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport procured professional correspondence writing services under the requirement titled “Professional Correspondence Writers”. The work is categorised as project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000), although the stated service is professional correspondence writing. Delivery may be required across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and the rest of the world. The buyer is based at Great Minster House, London. This is a service opportunity for businesses that provide professional writing and correspondence support for a national government department, including suppliers able to operate across multiple geographic locations and support work delivered internationally.

This procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The response deadline was 30 September 2024 at 12:00 BST. The contract was awarded to Additae Artes Limited on 8 November 2024 for £300,000. The contract period runs from 8 November 2024 to 4 November 2027. The procurement is for services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active. The available procurement information does not set out separate lots or a detailed evaluation weighting. The outcome shows that the Department for Transport selected one supplier for the professional correspondence writing requirement under the framework call-off route.

This award indicates established government demand for professional correspondence writing from a supplier able to support the Department for Transport across a wide geographic remit. Businesses considering comparable future work would need strong professional writing capability, with the ability to draft clear, accurate and authoritative correspondence for a public sector audience. Credibility would also depend on dependable service delivery, effective quality control and the capacity to manage work for a national department rather than only a local client. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so specialist writing firms and other focused service providers may be well placed to compete when a similar Department for Transport requirement returns to market. Experience of public sector communications would strengthen a competing proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0048 Professional Correspondence Writers

Notice Description

Professional Correspondence Writers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f04c234-8ad0-4cb6-82a9-43f590bd89d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8498b81c-15f6-42c0-8d14-bd5763ae16ad
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2026 1-2 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Additae Artes Limited

Further Information

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