Award

Communications Services

NHS DIGITAL

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Award

28 Apr 2023 at 11:24

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Award

09 Feb 2022 at 09:02

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Award

11 Jan 2022 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled 'Communications Services' was initiated by NHS Digital. It falls under the 'Marketing services' category with a contract value of £2,000,000. The tender was awarded to Thompson, and the contract period is from December 13, 2021, to December 12, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period ended on September 10, 2021.

This tender for communications services awarded to Thompson by NHS Digital presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the marketing services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communications and marketing services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period extends until December 2023, providing a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier and potential growth prospects for other businesses in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Services

Notice Description

Supply of communications (marketing) services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e17367-9baa-48a4-bd75-6560c90be9f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2023 1-2 years
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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMPSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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