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title: "HDC 339 Strategic Communications"
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buyer: "HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-14"
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# HDC 339 Strategic Communications

Buyer: HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01491548-c9fc-4835-95ee-7ae55fca1394

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Harborough District Council, focuses on the provision of strategic communications consultancy services under the title "HDC 339 Strategic Communications". This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as “Other - Exempt from procurement" and has reached the award stage, marked by the publication of the contract notice on 14 July 2020. Key dates include the tender period's end on 30 September 2019 and the contract start date of 4 October 2019, extending until 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £35,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and communications sector to engage with a local authority. Businesses specialising in strategic communications, marketing, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The existing relationship with the awarded supplier, RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, highlights the potential for future business opportunities and collaborations within this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Strategic Communications consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a966457e-338d-40ed-a0db-e8de1732f263 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exempt from procurement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARKET HARBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE16 7AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Harborough |
| Electoral ward | Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden |
| Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a966457e-338d-40ed-a0db-e8de1732f263

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a966457e-338d-40ed-a0db-e8de1732f263
  14th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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