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SMC Podcast (con_7995)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Apr 2021 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "SMC Podcast," aimed at creating a plan and timeline for the Social Mobility Commission to feature in popular podcasts discussing social mobility in the UK. The contract, valued at £25,000, falls within the business services sector, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This tender was actively managed under the award stage, with the contract period covering from February 1, 2020, to March 31, 2020. The related documentation was published on April 7, 2021.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in marketing, consulting, and media production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in podcast production or social media engagement would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful completion of this tender demonstrates the Department for Education's commitment to investing in innovative communication strategies, opening the door for creative agencies to showcase their capabilities in promoting social mobility initiatives.

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Notice Title

SMC Podcast (con_7995)

Notice Description

Contracted the British Podcast Awards to create a plan and a timeline for the Social Mobility Commission to feature on popular podcasts to talk about social mobility in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a21cdc00-bbe4-4d34-8d0b-1c59b06f659e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1eff0d-e9f2-434b-b6b1-e9706e097bed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PODCAST AWARDS

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