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Interim Communications and Engagement Manager

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Research Authority has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Communications and Engagement Manager" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The tender, which was carried out using a selective procurement method and involved a direct award under the CCS Framework: RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing, was awarded to L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited. The contract period is scheduled to run from 27 January 2025 to 30 April 2025, with the award notice published on 15 April 2025. The project involves work primarily within the United Kingdom, though it also touches on regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The contract is valued at £28,715.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those adept in providing specialised communications and engagement management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly advantageous given its scope and the direct appointment method. This procurement represents a significant chance for businesses to partner with a high-profile public authority like the Health Research Authority, leveraging their expertise to deliver critical interim management functions. Such opportunities can enhance business portfolios and provide a foothold into further government contracting work.

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Notice Title

Interim Communications and Engagement Manager

Notice Description

Recruitment to Interim Communications and Engagement Manager Additional information: This is a direct award of contract under the CCS Framework: RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8e66206-ed7f-491e-8cd6-5cc373a00a29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c7ff70-e202-4a21-9024-dd186ffda4d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
HRA Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@hra.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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