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2025-116 Review of Ofgem's Communications and Engagement Function

OFGEM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Apr 2026 at 14:12

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Ofgem, a sub-central government public authority located at 10 South Colonnade, London, UK. The procurement, titled "2025-116 Review of Ofgem's Communications and Engagement Function," falls under the industry category of services, specifically system quality assurance, assessment, and performance review services. The entire process was completed with a contract awarded on the basis of direct procurement without competition, to the supplier Apella Advisors Limited. The contract evaluation ended on 31st March 2026, with the announcement of the award made on 4th March 2026.

Businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly in communications and engagement strategy, are well-positioned to take advantage of this tender opportunity. Although the process for this particular contract has concluded, similar tenders could offer significant growth avenues. Large-scale companies, especially those capable of handling in-depth quality assurance reviews for communications teams, would find such opportunities beneficial to pursuing. Aligning with Ofgem's needs for modern communication team requirements can lead to long-term partnerships and business growth.

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Notice Title

2025-116 Review of Ofgem's Communications and Engagement Function

Notice Description

This procurement is for a review to be carried out on the communications and engagement team within Ofgem in order to provide advice on the requirements of a modern communications team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06620d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040032-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

APELLA ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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