Award

Provision of Media Support to DARC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the provision of media support to the DARC programme, awarding a contract for public relations consultancy services. The procurement, carried out through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was specifically aimed at public relations services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Space Professionals Partnership, effective from 31st March 2025 to 31st August 2025, with the notice of the award published on 22nd July 2025. The tender, classified under CPV code 79416200, falls into the services category, with no suitability criteria specified for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the public relations sector, particularly those experienced in providing consultancy services for governmental programmes. While the award was made to an existing framework supplier, other businesses can take advantage of such frameworks by positioning themselves as potential future suppliers. With a contract value of £12,500, this procurement might best suit established PR firms capable of delivering services at scale. It underscores the importance of maintaining proficiency in embedding services within governmental processes and leveraging existing frameworks for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Support to DARC

Notice Description

Award of Contract for Public Relations services to the DARC programme. Contract published for transparency purposes only. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act 2000 part 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f7d7e21-9249-4dfd-82af-701ec5b2240c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0574c497-d812-4986-a1c4-498dfe800cfd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE PROFESSIONALS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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