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Communications Contractor for the NHSX Communications team

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Sep 2020 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has recently completed a procurement process for a senior communications contractor specifically for the NHSX Communications team. This contract, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV code 79400000), involved a direct procurement method under a single tender action, with a total contract value of £30,000. The contract period ran from 16 April 2020 to 15 July 2020, and the tender period concluded on 15 April 2020. The contract was awarded to RCS Healthcare Consulting Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in public sector communications and the capacity to deliver impactful consultancy could benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with NHS contracts can provide valuable experience and enhance a company's profile within the healthcare sector, fostering further growth and opportunities for collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Communications Contractor for the NHSX Communications team

Notice Description

Senior communications contractor for the NHSX team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d80032ed-e612-4892-ab6c-d6c1629bf9f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7529f851-ff53-4115-a131-96c98342d327
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2020 - 15 Jul 2020 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@nhsengland.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RCS HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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