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Specialist communications consultancy to shape the strategy for the HMRC Story Campaign

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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10 Nov 2021 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs procuring a specialist communications consultancy for the HMRC Story Campaign. The procurement is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £37,000. The tender was awarded on November 2, 2021, and the contract period runs from November 2, 2021, to March 31, 2022. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the contract address is in Salford, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in communications consultancy and campaign strategy development. Businesses that can provide effective messaging strategies, conduct evaluations, and assess branding suitability would be particularly well-suited for competition. With the campaign's long-term vision extending to 2025, there is potential for ongoing collaboration and growth for service providers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist communications consultancy to shape the strategy for the HMRC Story Campaign

Notice Description

We are seeking specialist communications consultancy to shape and the HMRC Story campaign, including: * Conducting a critical review of the draft campaign objectives and of the proposed evaluation framework * Proposing a viable and effective campaign strategy for this financial year (until March 2022), that delivers on the campaign objectives, and an outline strategy for following 3 years (Apr 2025) * Proposing suitable campaign messaging * Assessing the suitability of existing HMRC internal brands for the campaign, and how they may work as a brand hierarchy, and whether any new elements are needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e98f7fd0-de64-43e2-8688-b2413a45a42c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c22eeae-f954-455d-b287-984abc82719b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENGINE GROUP

Further Information

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