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Communications and External Affairs Message Testing

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has awarded a contract for the "Communications and External Affairs Message Testing" project, focusing on market research services. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 79310000, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Walnut Unlimited Ltd on 20th June 2025, with the project set to run from 26th June 2025 to 30th September 2025. The buying organisation, Acas, primarily based in London, sought services to develop and test core identity messages across regions in England, Scotland, and Wales. The total contract value amounts to £54,240 GBP, with the procurement stage finalizing at the award stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in communication strategies and message testing. With an emphasis on engaging with a broad audience of employers and employees, firms adept in stakeholder communications and analysis would be well-suited for such initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a favourable chance, given the procurement's suitability criteria designed to include them. As the procurement method was selective, it requires firms to be part of a relevant dynamic purchasing system, encouraging specialised providers to engage and showcase their capabilities in aiding public sector communication strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications and External Affairs Message Testing

Notice Description

To develop, test and refine a set of core identity (Who is Acas?) messages to clearly explain what Acas does and why it matters - targeted at a broad audience of employers and employees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d1c6c5b-0699-4ad2-a608-11547baf6678
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4486f665-fe6c-4e59-8124-dd45faa84c40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Accenture (UK) Limited

Further Information

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