Award

Communication Performance Audit & Analysis

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2020 at 18:20

Tender

20 Nov 2019 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is overseeing the procurement process for the "Communication Performance Audit & Analysis" tender, which falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This Open procedure tender has a contract value estimated at £6,000,000 and includes multiple lots for various auditing and strategic advice services. The framework agreement commenced on 9th March 2020 and will conclude on 8th March 2024, with the tender period having ended on 20th December 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, particularly those specialising in auditing, performance analysis, and strategic advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find suitable avenues to compete, given that the framework encourages participation from smaller suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compliance, effectiveness assessments, and media strategy are likely to be well-positioned to engage in this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Communication Performance Audit & Analysis

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Communication Performance Audit and Analysis Services for the Cabinet Office and all UK Central Government and the Wider Public Sector Buyers identified at Section VI.3) of this notice. The Framework Agreement comprises of the following lots: Lot 1 Contract and Pricing Compliance, Lot 2 Effectiveness and Outcomes, Lot 3 Ecosystem Strategic Advice and Support. This Framework will provide an independent performance, assurance and auditing function assessing services provided against Call-Off Contracts which have been established by Buyers under Campaign Solutions, Communication Services, Research Marketplace and Media Buying Frameworks. This agreement will further provide a vehicle whereby Buyers can fulfil the requirements of any non-CCS agreements. The full specification is set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the RM6135 Framework Contract Additional information: The value provided in Section II.1.7) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following documents can be accessed here; 1) Redacted Framework Contract; 2) Authorised Customer List. The start date of this Framework Agreement is 09/03/2020. The expiry date of the Framework Agreement is 08/03/2024. The framework term is for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Any extension will be executed at the discretion of CCS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e3d7fb-6543-4164-9b83-b590ded25872
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

92200000 - Radio and television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2024 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRIGHTBLUE CONSULTING

EBIQUITY ASSOCIATES

ID COMMS

MEDIA SENSE COMMUNICATIONS

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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