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Devon Integrated Care Board -Interim Senior Communication

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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16 Oct 2024 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for an Interim Senior Communications role to Nicholas Jackson Associates Ltd. The contract, titled "Devon Integrated Care Board - Interim Senior Communication," concerns business and management consultancy services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, suitable for SMEs. The contract period spans from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025, covering essential communication areas such as winter planning and media handling. The total value of the contract is £38,610, with work expected to be completed within a three-day week.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly those accustomed to working within health care sectors. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Nicholas Jackson Associates Ltd. The role requires adept handling of high-profile media, primary care communications, and legislative correspondence, offering participating businesses high visibility and networking opportunities within the health care industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devon Integrated Care Board -Interim Senior Communication

Notice Description

Interim Senior Communications role required to cover period of October to the 31st of March 2025, working a 3 day week. This interim role will be required to focus on the following areas: * Winter communications planning and implementation and to support our category 1 response around system pressures * Primary care communications: o Dentistry - briefings, media, Parly Hubs and MP correspondence o Pharmacy closures o GP Collective Action * High profile media handling (HSJ, Pulse, National media etc) * MP letters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229fe20b-5d14-487f-9691-5bf66f93fb1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHOLAS JACKSON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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