Award

Provision of Design & Publication Services

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2023 at 09:16

Tender

06 Feb 2023 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recently completed the award process for a tender titled "Provision of Design & Publication Services" in the services category. The FRC, a body governed by public law, based in London, United Kingdom, appointed ETC Communications Limited as the supplier for this contract. The contract was signed on April 17, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in design consultancy services to collaborate with the FRC. The FRC aims to enhance its brand presence and service offerings by partnering with organisations that can provide high-quality design and publication services. Businesses focusing on design, branding, guidelines support, language services, and advisory services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The submission deadline for bids was March 9, 2023, with a bid validity period until June 9, 2023.

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Notice Title

Provision of Design & Publication Services

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has appointed an external agency for the Provision of Design & Publication Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Agency for the provision of Design & Publication Services

Options: The Agreement will run for 36 months with a 12 month extension.

Renewal: The Agreement will run for 36 months with a 12 month extension. The FRC will revisit prior to the expiry of the initial Term to determine extension and further Service requirements beyond the 48 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a332
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011037-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@frc.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2074922300

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETC COMMUNICATIONS

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