Award

Provision of Press Office Services - Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 10:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, has awarded a contract for the provision of press office services, specifically public relations consultancy, to D F PRESS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £83,333 and covers a period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London and Scotland. This award was finalised on 29th July 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations consultancy to expand their portfolio by providing services to prominent public institutions. Ideal candidates would be SMEs capable of delivering 24/7 press office support and advice. Such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility within the industry, fostering business growth and development in the public sector. The procurement method used suggests that established suppliers within the framework have a competitive advantage in securing such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Press Office Services - Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL

Notice Description

A supplier to provide 24/7 press office support and advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e28ffe8a-08c2-47ae-9947-e7d57e87f059
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f515b2c-924e-47bc-9c99-42f37debe5c0
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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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 Committee on Standards in Public Life : Cabinet Office
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D F PRESS

Further Information

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