Award

AWARD OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY SUPPORT

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire Service has awarded a contract titled "AWARD OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY SUPPORT" under the business services category, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted via a single tender action (below threshold) method and covers the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period starts from 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st July 2025, with the award notice published on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies offering consulting and media support services to enhance their business growth. Companies specialising in communication strategy development, particularly those with experience in public sector projects, are well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £170,000, was secured by DRD Partnership Ltd, highlighting potential business expansion for similar enterprises aiming to partner with government organisations like West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Title

AWARD OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY SUPPORT

Notice Description

Award of a contract to support in the development of a communication strategy and media support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdca959e-6f72-4bee-8190-30ccf3eae7d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be70d3a9-7264-464f-9668-b25e840b7191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRD PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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