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13 Jul 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist community engagement services to Thames21 Limited, supporting an environmental programme. The procurement, titled "Community Engagement," falls under the services category and was conducted via a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This award, identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca01", is now in the contract stage and was signed on 2nd June 2026. The contract is active from 22nd June 2026 until 31st March 2027, with a total value of £50,000. The primary location for delivery is in Harrow, United Kingdom, and it focuses on public relations services, contributing to effective community relationships and programme delivery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive community engagement and public relations services, specifically within environmental programmes. Large enterprises with established expertise and resources in these sectors would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. Thames21 Limited’s success showcases the potential for businesses to leverage continuity and strong community ties as key differentiators in securing public contracts, especially where direct procurement methods are involved. Such opportunities can foster business growth by enhancing reputations and expanding service portfolios within local government sectors.

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Notice Title

Community Engagement

Notice Description

Provision of specialist community engagement services to support delivery of an environmental programme. The supplier has acted as a delivery partner throughout the lifecycle of the project, providing continuity, established community relationships, and specialist expertise required for effective engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065819-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES21

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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