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Internal Communications and Staff Engagement support services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, revolved around the provision of "Internal Communications and Staff Engagement support services." This contract aimed to extend existing work on an internal communications framework, involving guidance materials, framework refinement, and staff training. Situated in London, this contract falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services. The process is in the 'Award' stage, with key dates including the contract period from 4th December 2025 to 31st March 2026 and signature on 28th November 2025. The procurement method used was 'direct' and classified as 'Below threshold - without competition,' adhering to UK legal standards set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and communications consultancy. The focus on creating and embedding communication frameworks makes it especially appealing for firms with experience in organisational change and staff engagement. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Catherine von Altheer, which secured this contract, would be well-suited to benefit from future similar opportunities, allowing them to leverage their expertise in a strategic manner within the public sector in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Communications and Staff Engagement support services

Notice Description

Internal Communications and Staff Engagement support services, as an extension of existing work, focused on finalising and rolling out the internal communications framework so it is fully embedded across the organisation, and ensuring a smooth handover to a new communications officer. This includes creating guidance materials, monitoring and refining the framework, delivering key internal communications activities, and providing training to enable continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085123-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
ajibola.akingbade@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

CATHERINE VON ALTHEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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