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COV - 19708 Agency for Strategic Lead

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2024 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council completed a public procurement process for the "COV - 19708 Agency for Strategic Lead" contract. This procurement, which falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" industry category, involved the strategic lead for policy and communications. The contract was awarded to Starfish Search Ltd for a value of £99,120. The procurement process, conducted via direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold), saw the tender period end on 31 May 2024, with the contract running from 1 June 2024 to 25 October 2024. The work will be performed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in strategic policy and communication services. Starfish Search Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the viability for similar businesses to compete in such public procurement processes. Companies with expertise in providing strategic business services, especially within the West Midlands region, would find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios and reinforcing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 19708 Agency for Strategic Lead

Notice Description

Strategic Lead for Policy and Communications - agreed post by the Chief Executive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a650416-55ca-4136-81b8-c2b31d7713b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1572b631-616e-4579-90c9-db5827a2bd67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£99,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 1-6 months
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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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