Award

Public Relation and Communication Services

FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT

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Award

18 Dec 2018 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Future Cities Catapult has completed a procurement process for Public Relation and Communication Services, classified under the CPV code 79416200. The procurement, which employed a limited method through competitive quotations, was conducted in London, United Kingdom. This tender process concluded with the contract awarded on 2 November 2018, following a deadline for submissions that ended on 1 November 2018. The contract is valued at £35,000 and commenced on 5 November 2018, with a completion date set for 21 December 2018.

This award presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations and communication services. Businesses with the capability to deliver effective communication strategies are well-suited to engage with future tenders of a similar nature, fostering growth in a competitive marketplace eager for innovative PR solutions.

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Notice Title

Public Relation and Communication Services

Notice Description

Award of contract for public relations and communication services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68bc26fc-08ff-484c-b3bf-fb4ae8a989ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6817a805-e69b-40e3-a91a-63ffd2ab124d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 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
FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@futurecities.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 0BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THWAITES COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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