Award

Provision of Corporate Membership

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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23 Jun 2021 at 15:05

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23 Jun 2021 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is based in Liverpool, England. The title of the contract is "Provision of Corporate Membership," aimed at securing corporate membership services for the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). This procurement falls within the services sector, classified under membership organisation services (CPV code 98100000). The award was published on 23rd June 2021, indicating the completion of a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £60,000, with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in membership services and public relations. Companies that specialise in professional membership services or those with a focus on communication and public relations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in similar contracts can enhance business visibility, foster connections within industry networks, and potentially lead to further collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Corporate Membership

Notice Description

Corporate membership to Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) - professional PR body

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d649af0-4e9e-4585-85cc-d3642f11693a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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