Award

Strategic Communications and Public relations services

POST OFFICE

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30 May 2025 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for strategic communications and public relations services has been completed by the Post Office, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as public relations services (CPV: 79416000), with a contract value of £2,400,000. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on 31st October 2024, and the contract period is set from 21st March 2025 to 31st January 2029. The award status was marked as active on 12th March 2025, and the contract was published on 30th May 2025. The primary buying organisation involved is the Post Office, and the awarded supplier is DRD Partnership Ltd, a large-scale business.

This awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in strategic communications, particularly those capable of handling large-scale public relations projects. While it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides exceptional prospects for established companies in the communications industry to expand their portfolio and secure long-term collaborations. Businesses experienced in navigating dynamic purchasing systems and handling high-value contracts will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for leveraging business growth in the public sector. The engagement emphasises the potential for significant market penetration and business development within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications and Public relations services

Notice Description

Strategic communications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aecfe80c-4475-4a39-97d3-150e93bc1e1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd4449c-84e7-4842-a16d-6d9bcedda0b3
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 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
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

DRD PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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