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Provision of Public Relations Services Related to a Potential Retail Offer of NatWest Shares

HM TREASURY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Public Relations Services related to a potential retail offer of NatWest shares has been completed. The buying organisation, HM Treasury located in London, awarded the contract to Lexington Communications Limited through a selective procurement method. The contract value is £390,000, with a contract period from 12th February 2024 to 11th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services to grow their operations. SMEs in the United Kingdom, particularly those experienced in providing PR services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, providing clarity for potential suppliers to plan and engage in the process effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Relations Services Related to a Potential Retail Offer of NatWest Shares

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to establish a contract with a service provider that specialises in the provision of Public Relations Services in relation to the announced potential retail offer of NatWest shares.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b43221d4-d5d0-46eb-aa5d-8ef1d0f1798e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13630ef5-ef1e-4b32-bece-3aefbe522a8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 11 Feb 2025 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
HM TREASURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

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