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Cicero consultancy work for Salisbury Square Development - May 2025

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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14 Aug 2025 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on consultancy work for the Salisbury Square Development in May 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically general public services, and was conducted directly below the competition threshold. The process is now in the Award stage, with the contract being active from 7th to 20th May 2025. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority located in the City of London, aimed to procure external communications agency advice. The awarded contract, valued at £120,000, was signed on 6th May 2025, with Cicero Consulting Limited selected as the supplier due to their expertise and SME scale.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and communications within the public services sector. By providing expert advice and solutions for urban development projects like Salisbury Square, businesses can gain valuable exposure and establish themselves as reputable service providers to governmental bodies. Competitors suited to this opportunity would likely have strong capabilities in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and experience within the governmental and public services sectors. Such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and open the door to future collaboration with similar authorities and projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cicero consultancy work for Salisbury Square Development - May 2025

Notice Description

Cicero consultancy work for Salisbury Square Development - May 2025.External communications agency advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048868-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public 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
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 20 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angel-nerice.oggudah@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CICERO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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