Award

Access to Press Association News Wire

HOME OFFICE

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Award

09 Apr 2019 at 14:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Home Office as the buying organisation seeking to manage press releases through a contract titled "Access to Press Association News Wire". This tender falls under the services category and is located in London, with a postal code of SW1P 4DF. The procurement method used was a direct approach with a single tender action, and it is currently at the award stage. The contract period commenced on 28th March 2017 and concludes on 30th March 2020, with the award published on 9th April 2019 and a contract value of £60,408.84.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media services, particularly those experienced in managing press releases and media relations at a national level. Companies capable of delivering high-quality communication services and demonstrating the ability to enhance online visibility are well positioned to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, large-scale service providers may find this tender especially relevant, given the specific requirement for a sole supplier to manage these essential services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Press Association News Wire

Notice Description

Management of press releases to maximise online visibility Additional information: sole supplier capable of providing service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-653486cb-d6a1-48a5-a0cb-cb98c5e73772
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435a18f9-5459-48fd-b41b-06d56edeefd0
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2020 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PRESS ASSOCIATION (PA) NEWS WIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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