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Strategic Communications Support

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract for "Strategic Communications Support" to Grayling Communications Ltd, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. This process falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. The contract, active from 18 April 2025 until 30 September 2025, is valued at £120,000. It aims to bolster the council’s capacity in managing specific communications issues. Key industry classifications include sub-central government authority, and the delivery location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in region UKD6.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized business that specialise in strategic communications and consultancy services. The procurement method and contract details suggest that businesses with a strong expertise in communications management would be well-suited to this tender. Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, especially within local governmental bodies, will find this a fruitful endeavour. Grayling Communications Ltd, as the successful supplier, sets an industry benchmark for SMEs aiming to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications Support

Notice Description

Providing the council with capacity and expertise to support the management and response to specific communications issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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