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Public Relations & Communications Services

THE TWO COUNTIES TRADING COMPANY

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06 Nov 2020 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved The Two Counties Trading Company, which sought to acquire Public Relations and Communications Services with a total value of £23,000. The tender was initiated on 1st November 2020 and had a contract period lasting until 31st August 2022. The procurement method used was a direct procurement, specifically a single tender action that was conducted below threshold. The relevant industry category for this tender falls under public relations services, and delivery is expected to take place in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. The tender period closed on 26th October 2020, and the award was officially announced on 30th October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly those that are registered as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in media relations, strategic communication, and public engagement would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The process showcases a practical avenue for growth in the industry, encouraging skilled providers to enhance their service offerings and expand their client base through successful bidding in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relations & Communications Services

Notice Description

The Two Counties Trust had a requirements for PR and Comms services across their sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c58939d-439d-4e1e-b202-4fb3de52a898
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc42af7-ee75-4090-9b0e-f39cf2659ab4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE TWO COUNTIES TRADING COMPANY
Contact Name
Sarah Hayes
Contact Email
sarah.hayes@twocountiestrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
01623455006

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD
Postcode
NG17 8HP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Larwood
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLITICAL LOBBYING & MEDIA RELATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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