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Why Projects Limited - Brand strategy and positioning for The Barbican Centre

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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15 May 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Why Projects Limited - Brand strategy and positioning for The Barbican Centre" was conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. Positioned in the public relations consultancy services industry, this contract involved services delivery to locations like the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Initially initiated as a tender, the process moved to the award stage, which was completed with an award made on 8th December 2024. The contract, valued at £30,000, spans from 9th December 2024 to 17th February 2025 under the "Other - PAR" procurement method. The tender concluded with the award to Why Project Limited.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and brand strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging with such contracts due to their suitability criteria, favouring this type of business scale. Companies interested in extending their reach into various geographical markets, including the UK and beyond, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders by leveraging their expertise in delivering economically advantageous strategies akin to those sought for the Barbican Centre's brand positioning.

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Notice Title

Why Projects Limited - Brand strategy and positioning for The Barbican Centre

Notice Description

Contract awarded under Most Economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9e3cf-f528-4270-8caf-e7eb97043749
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - PAR
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 17 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Blake Summers
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHY PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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