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PA/PR

ASTER GROUP LTD

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17 Apr 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for public relations services was conducted by Aster Group Ltd, located in England, covering regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PA/PR," falls under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contracting process is complete, with the award announced on 20th February 2019 for a contract valued at £333,000, which is set to last from 20th February 2019 to 19th February 2021. The tender period closed on 1st January 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer innovative public relations solutions and have experience in delivering impactful communication strategies would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to collaborate or innovate within the public sector may find potential avenues for growth by engaging with the established supplier, Citypress, who actively participated in this tender.

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Notice Title

PA/PR

Notice Description

PA/PR - refer to specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa53d0b6-382f-4079-8919-37158d49a89f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e500a16a-c8fb-4135-b636-84a1cc35a5d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 19 Feb 2021 2-3 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
ASTER GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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