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Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 May 2023 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions under the ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £252,523.40 GBP. The tender period ended on 7th March 2023, and the contract period will run from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2027. The buying organisation is seeking an advertising brokering service for local authority job vacancies. The contract has been awarded to WR Group Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Exeter, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing advertising services to local authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project. Businesses interested in call-off contracts from framework agreements can compete for this opportunity. With the contract already awarded, interested businesses can explore potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, WR Group Limited, to expand their market presence within the advertising services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition

Notice Description

Provision of an advertising brokering service for local authority job vacancies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82e13caf-cef7-4644-bdf8-c18568de1ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3a6949-5aa8-4bcc-bea5-0f0ac38a4dda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,523 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 4-5 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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