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

OFGEM

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves a contract initiated by Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, under the sub-central government public authority classification. The tender titled "2025-116 Review of Ofgem's Communications and Engagement Function" aimed to assess the agency's communications team and cater to evolving modern requirements. The process is labelled as completed, with key dates including contract signing on 13th February 2026, and execution running from 16th February to 31st March 2026. Within the services category, the procurement method was direct and below threshold, omitting competition, which concluded with the contract awarded to Apella Advisors Limited, headquartered in London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in system quality assurance and performance review services, particularly those with expertise in public sector communications. Large-scale organisations with the ability to provide comprehensive analysis and strategic insights to enhance and modernise communication frameworks would thrive in such projects. With direct engagement from Ofgem, businesses offering tailored solutions could leverage this partnership for further sector penetration and advisory roles, ultimately fostering growth through increased visibility and bolstering their reputation within the government sector.

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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/019463-2026
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

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
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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