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Advocacy & Public Affairs Consultancy

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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07 Jun 2019 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has successfully awarded a contract for "Advocacy & Public Affairs Consultancy" under the public relations consultancy services category, following a procurement method classed as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded to PLMR and runs from 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2019. The tender period ended on 12 March 2019, and the award was published on 7 June 2019. This procurement is significant for businesses operating within the public affairs and consultancy landscape, especially those with experience in delivering services in various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on public relations and advocacy, as it demonstrates a demand for expert consultancy services in the public sector. Businesses that can provide strategic communication and effective public engagement strategies would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The contract’s nature and value suggest that the City of London Corporation seeks to enhance its public affairs initiatives, creating significant opportunities for agencies proficient in navigating government relations and public policy advocacy.

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Notice Title

Advocacy & Public Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

Contract awarded under Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c10c3469-e89a-4e07-9eb9-05ff7f102893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef605bb5-993c-4976-b4c4-19610405d862
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 - Request for Quote (RFQ)
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Rosie Haines
Contact Email
rosie.haines@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 332 1884

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLMR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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