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Planning Agency for Awareness and Understanding Activity - Award Notice

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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21 Mar 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has completed a procurement process under the title "Planning Agency for Awareness and Understanding Activity - Award Notice" within the industry category of marketing services (CPV: 79342000). The procurement process was designed to select a planning agency to develop a 12-month awareness and understanding strategy. Located in London, the buying organisation has awarded the contract, which is valued at £38,490 GBP, through a competitive quotation process below the threshold using a limited procurement method. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th February 2025, the start of the contract on 25th February 2025, and the contract completion date on 24th March 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Route Agency Ltd.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning for awareness campaigns. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement type include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria outlined by the Financial Ombudsman Service. With a contract that spans crucial deliverables over a year-long period, firms with a track record of delivering comprehensive and impactful marketing strategies will find this an excellent opportunity to further their portfolio and gain a reputable client.

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Notice Title

Planning Agency for Awareness and Understanding Activity - Award Notice

Notice Description

Award notice of a contract for a planning agency to develop a comprehensive 12-month awareness and understanding-raising strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5cfcb80-52d8-42b2-917a-cef158dc4d80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41c20b5-0af0-44d0-a227-065b8f0598cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUTE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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