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Advertorial and newsletter sponsorship - Award Notice

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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21 Mar 2025 at 15:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has completed a procurement process for advertorial and newsletter sponsorship services, awarding a contract valued at £32,438 to Reach Publishing Services Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of advertising campaign services. The project is located in London, with key dates including the tender period end date on 14 February 2025 and the contract period from 17 February 2025 to 17 March 2025. This contract was established through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and is currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and sponsorship services, particularly those looking to establish relationships with public sector clients like the Financial Ombudsman Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this type of contract especially suitable, as the procurement process facilitates their participation. Engaging in such contracts can significantly boost business growth by broadening the client base and enhancing the company's portfolio through high-profile public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertorial and newsletter sponsorship - Award Notice

Notice Description

Award notice of a contract for the provision of advertorial and newsletter sponsorship.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa7c731e-24e8-4a79-b42b-8c02a835f43a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684a866f-ae05-402c-a234-66c7094e96aa
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,438 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,438 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACH PUBLISHING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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