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Colchester Public Relations & Communications

CLARION HOUSING GROUP

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03 Dec 2025 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Colchester Public Relations & Communications has been conducted by Clarion Housing Group, a public authority - sub-central government based in London, United Kingdom. The tender covers advertising and marketing services within the industry category of services, specifically focused on Public Relations and Communications for the Tendring Colchester area. Caro Communications has emerged as the supplier for this contract, with their role formalised in an award that was dated 3rd December 2025. The procurement is in the award stage and utilised a limited procurement method, signifying below-threshold competition, with the contract period running from 15th October 2025 to 26th February 2027. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025, with a gross value of £88,460.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public relations and communications sector, particularly those offering marketing and design services. Given the limited competition procurement method and the active status of the contract, there is potential for expanding business networks and establishing long-term relationships with Clarion Housing Group and other associated stakeholders. Large-scale companies like Caro Communications have already secured a position, but there are opportunities for businesses capable of delivering effective advertising and marketing solutions tailored to regional needs within the UK market. The strategic involvement with a prominent London-based public authority allows for enhanced visibility and future growth prospects in government communications projects.

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Notice Title

Colchester Public Relations & Communications

Notice Description

Tendring Colchester Public Relations & Communications Services supplier, incude marketing and design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£73,716 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 26 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLARION HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Aivars Kalvans
Contact Email
aivars.kalvans@clarionhg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 7QX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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