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Provision of UKGI PR Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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10 Jun 2024 at 08:52

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13 May 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of UKGI PR Services to TAVISTOCK COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £250,000. The contract period is from 2nd May 2024 to 30th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, especially those specialising in media relations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England, initiated this tender process with a focus on maintaining UKGI's media presence for high-profile projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of UKGI PR Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for an agency/s to provide the media relations function. This service is required to ensure UKGI remains aware of its presence in the media, particularly in relation to high-profile projects, and manages it appropriately to maintain pos

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b56d44-304b-4ae0-b0bf-718d41c4195c
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
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of UK Government Investments : HM Treasury
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAVISTOCK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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