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PR services

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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07 Oct 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PR services" has been completed by the buying organisation, Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of public relations services with the CPV code 79416000. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process began with a tender period ending on 7th October 2021, followed by a contract period starting on 1st January 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2024. The total contract value is £1,107,162 GBP. The most recent update to this procurement was published on 8th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations to collaborate with a large-scale organisation like the Post Office Limited. Companies with extensive experience in PR services and the capacity to handle major contracts will find this tender appealing. Although the suitability criteria did not specify a preference for SMEs or VCSEs, the dynamic purchasing system used indicates a competitive selection process, favouring firms with proven expertise and substantial resources. Businesses poised for growth can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with reputable buying organisations.

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Notice Title

PR services

Notice Description

PR services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa078ffe-f001-4b3e-9619-b93bcd40f955
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8d705c-cdd8-4813-94d3-a1ec882502a6
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
Not specified
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
£1,107,162 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,107,162 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDEW GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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