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Communications Support and Recovery Plan

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS

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07 Sep 2020 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications & Examinations Regulations, which is seeking to provide urgent communication support and strategic communications recovery planning through the tender titled "Communications Support and Recovery Plan." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically consultancy services, with a total value of £46,000. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 16th August 2020. The contract period was set from 17th August to 11th September 2020, with the supplier selected being Public First Limited, based in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the provision of consultancy and communications services. Companies specialising in strategic communications, public relations, and recovery planning would be well-equipped to compete for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on urgent communication support indicates a growing need for expertise in navigating complex communication challenges, which can be an avenue for business growth in today’s dynamic environment.

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Notice Title

Communications Support and Recovery Plan

Notice Description

To provide urgent communication support and strategic communications recovery planning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-807dab48-44f9-4094-a126-1e30e95212ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b349a25c-5abe-4810-b155-dfdc2f97a42a
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
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
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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