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Provision of Public Affairs services

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of public affairs services. The tender, classified under the public relations consultancy services industry, aimed to engage MPs, Peers, Government Officials, and think tanks with the organisation's strategy and objectives. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages included the tender period ending on 14th February 2025, and the contract period beginning on 25th February 2025 and concluding on 24th February 2027. The contract, valued at £318,000, was awarded to ARDEN STRATEGIES LIMITED, an SME from Motherwell, Scotland, on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and political engagement. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing engagement strategies, monitoring political environments, and supporting attendance at political events would find this contract particularly beneficial. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities provided by Pool Re Services Limited, as the organisation supports growth and diverse supplier participation in its procurement processes. This project highlights the importance of strategic communications and presents a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their market presence and showcase their consultancy capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Affairs services

Notice Description

Implementing an engagement strategy which results in a deep understanding amongst MPs, Peers, Government Officials and relevant bodies such as Think Tanks of our organisational strategy and objectives. Monitoring the political environment to keep abreast of relevant areas of interest. Support attendance at political conferences and other political stakeholder events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b482f04b-3d7e-4bd1-8907-bba7cf9a5675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a2c09c-e1aa-42f3-9a1f-e973caf7a963
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 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
POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservices@poolre.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDEN STRATEGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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