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Provision of Strategic Communications Support - Omagh Bombing Inquiry

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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10 Sep 2024 at 07:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO), represented by the Crown Commercial Service, has concluded the procurement stage for a strategic communications support contract for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. The contract, classified under Public Relations Consultancy Services (CPV 79416200), focuses on providing both strategic and operational communications support over a 12-18 month period in Northern Ireland, UK. The procurement process, primarily selective, involved calling off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £300,000 GBP. Key dates include the contract period starting on 26 August 2024 and ending on 25 August 2025. The award was officially published on 10 September 2024 following the announcement of the active award on 21 August 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and strategic communications, particularly those qualified to handle high-profile and sensitive assignments. The suitability requirements indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, aligning with the government's inclusion policies. Companies adept at delivering comprehensive communications strategies within a fixed-term contractual framework will find this tender advantageous for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in handling critical national inquiries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Strategic Communications Support - Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO), on behalf of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry (OBI) which has been established and is sponsored by the NIO, is seeking to procure strategic and operational communications support for the Inquiry for 12-18 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3e8c8ba-7768-4668-bf5a-d3805806432a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a2301c-b9e4-41ab-bda0-6f9770201aab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 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
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST ADVISORY (UK

Further Information

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