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19 Sep 2024 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Home Office, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a new recruiting marketing partner. The contract, titled "Provision of New Recruiting Marketing Partner," falls under the industry category of direct marketing services (CPV: 79342100). Spanning multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and various territories both within and outside Europe, the tender process utilized a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Significant dates for this procurement include the tender period ending on 19 July 2024, the contract start date on 29 August 2024, and the end date on 28 August 2026. The contract, valued at £4,800,000, was awarded to PENNA PLC and the award was published on 19 September 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises specializing in marketing and recruiting services. The geographic scope of the contract extends across numerous regions, presenting a broad market for service provision. Businesses experienced in direct marketing and familiar with large-scale government contracts will be well-suited to compete. Although the contracting authority deems the contract not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides a lucrative chance for established companies to leverage their expertise and fulfil a high-value government contract. The engagement with the Crown Commercial Service also opens avenues for future collaboration on similar large-scale projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of New Recruiting Marketing Partner

Notice Description

New Marketing Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76bae4d6-5fc6-4495-a731-49e50136b03f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778c0277-0489-41e8-bcb8-ab5217be3a3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2026 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
Postcode Area
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

Penna Plc

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