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COMMUNICATIONS ON SAFETY - SPECIALIST PR CONSULTANCY

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED

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23 Feb 2021 at 21:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "COMMUNICATIONS ON SAFETY - SPECIALIST PR CONSULTANCY" was carried out by Highways England Company Limited, focusing on public relations consultancy services. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded on 12th February 2021, with a contract period running until 26th March 2021. This single tender action was undertaken below the procurement threshold, ensuring a direct procurement method was used. The service delivery location is based in England, and the tender was completed on 11th February 2021.

This consultancy opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in public relations and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to expand their portfolios. The successful supplier, Headland PR Consultancy LLP, exemplifies the kind of large-scale agency that could thrive in this procurement space. Companies offering similar public relations consultancy services should consider competing in future tenders to leverage these avenues for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

COMMUNICATIONS ON SAFETY - SPECIALIST PR CONSULTANCY

Notice Description

COMMUNICATIONS ON SAFETY - SPECIALIST PR CONSULTANCY Additional information: Name of Framework - Not Applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce13c83c-d202-4d48-ae68-3a4f47dbbfe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683cede0-230a-43b4-ba00-246b6a97d5e2
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
TransparencySGRM
Contact Email
transparencysgrm@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADLAND PR CONSULTANCY

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