Award

Communications and Engagement Support Services

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Oct 2017 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "Communications and Engagement Support Services", falling under the industry category of public relations consultancy services. This open tender, valued at £200,000, was active until 2nd October 2017, with the contract period commencing on 10th October 2017 and running through to 1st October 2021. The project is located in the East of England, UK, with Remarkable Group Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio. Companies that provide similar consultancy services, or have expertise in stakeholder engagement within the public sector, would be well-suited to engage in future procurement activities with Watford Borough Council or comparable public bodies. Leveraging local insights and innovative communication strategies could be beneficial for firms aiming to capture such lucrative contracts.

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Notice Title

Communications and Engagement Support Services

Notice Description

Communications and Engagement Support Services for Watford Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baebfc2a-a0b3-49c9-bd21-cd9d22e9d371
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93030fe8-1c05-4da4-8581-35148492b467
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2021 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
howard.hughes@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REMARKABLE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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