Planning

Communications Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 13:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a “Communications Service,” aimed solely at Richmond. This process falls under the category of public relations consultancy services and is designed for the service sector. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st December 2027. Key documents associated with this planned procurement were published on 24th May 2025, with a planned future notice date set for 1st August 2025. The procurement is being managed under the UKPGA legal basis directive 2023/54, and the procurement stage of 'planned' signals that formal tender activities are forthcoming.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in communications and public relations, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. Companies that can offer innovative and effective communication strategies within the public sector could greatly benefit from this opportunity. Medium to large public relations firms with experience in handling government contracts and possessing a robust portfolio of similar projects are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could enhance a company's reputation and expand its client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Service

Notice Description

Communications Service - Richmond Only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027305-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKEHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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