Award

Internal Communication Support

HS2

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09 Apr 2019 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for internal communication support has been completed by HS2 Ltd, with the contract awarded to DHC Consulting Ltd. The industry category for this contract falls under human resources management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £49,300, was initiated through a single tender action due to its status below threshold. The contract period commenced on 11 October 2018 and concluded on 1 November 2018, with the opportunity having been available until the deadline of 11 October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in human resources management. Given that the procurement method employed was a direct approach, firms capable of offering specialised support in internal communications are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find particular advantage in competing for such contracts, as the framework tends to favour the nimbleness and bespoke service capabilities that they can provide.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Communication Support

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to Minerva (DHC Consultants) for the provision to HS2 Ltd of internal communications support. This contract has been awarded for a one-off period of work, with no scope for extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a705bba2-a50f-4b81-b450-b70229b1b212
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389e9ff1-417f-4031-8b92-34e68259c9b6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2018 - 1 Nov 2018 30 days
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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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