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Strategic communications

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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19 Feb 2021 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) based in London, has completed a procurement process for the strategic communications project titled "Strategic communications." This procurement falls under the business development consultancy services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £55,015. The procurement followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which was initiated at a contract start date of 1 November 2020, concluding on 15 January 2021. The award for the contract was officially published on 19 February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in communications strategy and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. Companies that provide strategic counsel and integrated communication services would be well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in collaborations with governmental bodies or public health initiatives. Such businesses can leverage this type of contract to strengthen their portfolios and expand their reach within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Strategic communications

Notice Description

Creation of an integrated NHS Test and Trace communications strategy, and senior strategic counsel and communications advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6130a082-919c-4b3d-9f7e-277e87e1502e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d852396-1cdc-4f7b-b32d-a0c79315eb35
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

FREUD COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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