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CS21530 PR Communications and Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Oct 2021 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CS21530 PR Communications and Support" tender was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This award notice, issued on 20 October 2021, follows a competitive quotation exercise within the communication services industry. The contract, valued at £14,284, commenced on 1 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited tender process, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 28 September 2021.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the communications sector to leverage their capabilities in public relations and support services. Businesses specialising in media communications, public affairs, or marketing could find this a suitable contract to pursue, given the nature of the work. Engaging with the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, could lead to further procurement opportunities in this sector, fostering growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

CS21530 PR Communications and Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of PR Communications and Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74ba04d8-cc41-408d-9136-ff12d3e50ab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6958cc1a-d97b-424e-8f88-ee7ae80989f1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,284 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,284 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLYBY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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