Award

Provision of Communication and Public Relations Services

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2021 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Communication and Public Relations Services," classified under the Printed matter and related products industry. The contract, valued at £42,600, was awarded to Capital Counsel after a direct procurement method. The contract period began on 7 December 2020 and will conclude on 31 July 2021. This process was marked with an award notice published on 18 May 2021, signalling the finalisation of this tender.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and public relations services. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this a suitable opportunity, as the contract is open to those providing expert advice and services in these areas. As the market continues to evolve, businesses with innovative communication strategies and a strong understanding of public relations will be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Communication and Public Relations Services

Notice Description

Providing advice to SCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63b3f90b-7f2d-46c1-b794-713d3ca8e7f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6422c7cc-ed1f-4d64-b519-b03245dd430d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITAL COUNSEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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