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Teaching Vacancies Marketing (PR procurement)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Apr 2021 at 11:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "Teaching Vacancies Marketing (PR procurement)", aimed at enhancing the awareness of Teaching Vacancies among teachers, schools, and stakeholders. The procurement falls under the public relations services category and was executed using an open procedure method, which allows for widespread participation. The tender, with a contract value of £105,000, was open until February 7, 2020, while the contract period spans from October 15, 2020, to March 31, 2022, taking place in locations including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in public relations. By participating in this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to a significant public sector initiative, potentially increasing their visibility and experience in the education sector. Additionally, this project offers a unique chance for innovative PR agencies to showcase their capabilities in driving awareness and influencing behaviour, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Teaching Vacancies Marketing (PR procurement)

Notice Description

The aim of this Statement of Work is to engage a PR agency who will build on the solid foundation we have established over the last twelve months, and make a significant step change to further improve unprompted awareness of Teaching Vacancies with teachers, schools and stakeholders to create the behaviour change we are seeking: teachers to look for jobs on TV and schools to post on TV.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5e6ae0-7676-4572-bf09-4a218ec4e6a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

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