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Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency

CABINET OFFICE

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03 Feb 2022 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office conducted a tender process for the "Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency" aimed at procuring strategic communications advice and media services to assist with the Inquiry's launch stage and consultation on its Terms of Reference. The procurement, classified under business services (CPV: 79000000), was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th December 2021, and the contract commenced on 21st December 2021, concluding on 28th February 2022, with the effective award date recorded as 21st December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, public relations, and media strategy. Firms that are experienced in providing inquiry support, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement services would be particularly suited to compete for similar future contracts within the public sector. The involvement of the Cabinet Office suggests a robust demand for high-quality service provision, which could facilitate avenues for growth in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency

Notice Description

The provision of ongoing specialist inquiry strategic communications advice and professional media services to support the Inquiry's operations during its launch stage and consultation on its Terms of Reference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bff43210-fa5e-4c9a-b60d-f30f5cf192b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57c2485-925a-46d5-b0d1-d1e8847dd413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST ADVISORY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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