Award

Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, England, has completed a tender process to award a contract for the provision of a public affairs agency. This contract, titled "Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off," falls under the public relations services industry category and will be executed across the United Kingdom. The procurement process used a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process included a capability assessment and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, culminating in an award on 18th July 2025. The contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2029, with a total contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms capable of providing comprehensive public relations services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The successful supplier, Luther Pendragon Limited, is a well-suited SME for this contract, highlighting the advantage SMEs can have in the selective procurement process. Businesses with experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related fields may find similar opportunities promising, especially those that qualify for framework agreements. The procurement process demonstrated a preference for targeted capabilities and the ability to meet the specific needs outlined by the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off

Notice Description

This is a Call off Award from the RM6124 CCS Communication Market Place for the Provision of Public Affairs Services. This was following a capability assessment and ITT stage including demonstrations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c903a6f6-c3d3-4c43-bfa7-f2004ae69b83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f39547-3f16-4b87-a04f-8a3144c9a2e2
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUTHER PENDRAGON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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