Award

COV - 20379 - Continued duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process handled by Coventry City Council involved the title "COV - 20379 - Continued Duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications." This falls within the business services category, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, specifically in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including a tender end on 30 August 2024 and a contract period from 2 September 2024 to 29 November 2024. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their consultancy services in internal communications. SMEs with expertise in business services, including law, marketing, and consultancy, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process, managed by Coventry City Council, demonstrates a commitment to engaging smaller businesses, offering a contract valued at £32,500. This opportunity is particularly advantageous due to its focused scope and the council's ongoing needs.

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Notice Title

COV - 20379 - Continued duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications

Notice Description

Interim Head of Internal Communications to carry out continued duties from their previous 6 month assignment. This has been agreed by Interim Head of Communications and Director of HR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78eb37df-c29f-4e7a-be83-d3ae312d716b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2f2446-eb73-4fb6-b577-210572eea486
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
024 7697 5232

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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