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Corporate Affairs Support

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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07 Jan 2019 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate Affairs Support" contract was conducted by the Student Loans Company Limited, located in Glasgow, Scotland. This contract, classified under public relations services, has a total value of £80,000 and was awarded on January 4, 2019. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action, as it fell below the established financial threshold. The tender period closed on January 3, 2019, while the contract commenced on January 7, 2019, and is set to conclude on July 5, 2019.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer public relations services to expand their market reach. Companies like OceanBlue Consulting Ltd, which successfully secured this award, demonstrate how SMEs can compete effectively in the public procurement space. Interested businesses specialising in corporate affairs support and communications strategies should consider similar tenders, as they can contribute to government projects while also enhancing their visibility and experience in the sector.

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Notice Title

Corporate Affairs Support

Notice Description

Support for Corporate Affairs function

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f38d3b2-9623-4788-bdd7-a6fa00775d78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6721f50b-2f12-4f45-ae00-1db814d558f9
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 5 Jul 2019 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANBLUE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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