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Skills for Life - PR Agency - con_16488

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jan 2023 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for PR services under the Skills for Life overarching campaign. The scope includes promotion of education and training options to young people, adults, and employers in various sectors. The contracting authority, Department for Education, based in London, selected Kindred Agency through a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 944,574, has a tender period ending on July 28, 2022, and a contract period from September 27, 2022, to September 27, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for PR agencies and communication firms to engage with the public sector. Small to medium enterprises can participate due to the procurement's suitability for SMEs. The initiative aims to raise awareness about education and training opportunities, targeting a broad audience that includes adults, employers, and young people. The focus on Skills for Life campaign reflects a strategic approach by the Department for Education to promote career development and skills training across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills for Life - PR Agency - con_16488

Notice Description

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for PR services for the Skills for Life overarching campaign. This campaign predominantly covers 3 audience strands - adults, employers and young people. The agency will act as lead Strategic PR agency for the government skills campaigns (currently under Skills for Life) promoting education and training options to young people, adults and employers (including (but not limited to) T Levels, apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications, Skills Bootcamps, Multiply, Free courses for Jobs and basic skills). The campaign will also promote careers in priority sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf7cd71-b1f4-46bf-83ea-470c21d32f2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16093c4-44bc-4f05-baa7-8708df001e19
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£944,574 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£944,574 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

KINDRED AGENCY

Further Information

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