Award

PR Agency (Communication Consultancy and Advice)

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 May 2021 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services Limited has completed a procurement process for a public contract titled "PR Agency (Communication Consultancy and Advice)", with a total value of £180,000. The procurement involved the direct award of a communication consultancy service aimed at providing strategic advice on a retained basis for one year. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and concluded on 31 May 2021. This process falls under the services industry, specifically marketing management consultancy services, and was located in England. The award date for the contract was 19 March 2021, with the award notice published on 20 May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing consultancy and communication services to expand their reach within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in strategic communication and public relations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The focus on a collaborative approach suggests that companies able to demonstrate strong advisory capabilities and a proactive partnership mindset could thrive in future bids similar to this one.

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Notice Title

PR Agency (Communication Consultancy and Advice)

Notice Description

an extension of the communications team, a collaborator and strategic adviser on a retained basis for one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d38b26-3426-4559-9246-d30c1af85a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b10884-21d0-4544-9ddc-1e9155081b56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 May 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
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7NG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Coleman Street
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANOVER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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