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RICS Recruit Advertising

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), a central government public authority in the UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "RICS Recruit Advertising." This was a direct award contract, awarded to the marketing agency We Are Sunday Ltd, to advertise surveyor roles for the professional body RICS. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and is set to end on 1st September 2026, with a total value of £13,200 (gross amount £15,840). The contract was finalised without competition, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the advertising and marketing sector to align themselves with government agencies requiring similar services. Companies that are adept in providing niche marketing solutions tailored to professional bodies would be well-suited to compete for comparable contracts. The involvement of SMEs like We Are Sunday Ltd highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to engage with public sector opportunities, promoting growth by leveraging specialised expertise and services to meet the specific demands of central government organisations.

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Notice Title

RICS Recruit Advertising

Notice Description

A Direct Award contract with marketing agency We Are Sunday Ltd, who is officially appointed by professional body RICS. This contract is for the advertisement of surveyor roles for VOA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051458-2025
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@voa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE SUNDAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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