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Communication Support Consultancy Services

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement document focuses on the provision of communication support consultancy services by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS), facilitated by Hampshire County Council as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded for a period starting from 7th October 2025 to 2nd February 2026, with a maximum contract value of £40,000. This process belongs to the 'award' stage of procurement and is classified under the industry category 'Marketing management consultancy services'. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method followed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing management consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, as the contract is suited to them, although it is not designated for voluntary and community sector enterprises. With a focus on delivering specialist communication support, businesses with expertise in consultancy for public sector organisations, particularly within the fire and rescue service domain, would find this project well-aligned with their services. This contract provides a valuable opportunity for the awarded supplier, DRD Partnership Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in London, to expand their portfolio within public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Communication Support Consultancy Services

Notice Description

THIS IS A NOTICE ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (HIWFRS) HIWFRS have awarded a contract for the provision of specialist communication support consultancy. the contract will be for an initial period of approx. 3 months, with the option to extend by a further month. The contract will have a maximum value of PS40,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f76098cc-3b26-42c8-a316-44bbefa8eb38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76e5aec-d465-48db-ac2d-9ef69d3cca78
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRD PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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