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FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Jul 2025 at 07:26

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04 Mar 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications" within the services category, specifically focusing on legal advisory services. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a simplified approach towards supplier selection. The contracted services are expected to cover multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, among others. Key dates in this process include a tender period ending on 7th February 2025, and a contract period from 21st February 2025 to 31st March 2025, with the contract awarded to The First Word, ensuring communication improvements across Defra's group channels.

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for SME and VCSE businesses within the legal advisory services industry, especially those focusing on communication and consultancy services. Although the contract has already been awarded, analysing such procurement processes can reveal market trends and demand areas that other businesses can target for future growth. This example demonstrates how a business with expertise in enhancing communication strategies was favoured, providing insights for similar firms to align their service offerings with organisational needs, particularly within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

Notice Description

FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e39d10b2-eb16-4d9d-9a0a-750e04b33273
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4536506-10f9-4f99-aeb2-ac9fff6be413
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Lindy Macnamee
Contact Email
lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FIRST WORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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