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title: "Communications advice and support"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
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# Communications advice and support

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04578244-84b3-43ec-a705-32aa514c49c8

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated a tender titled "Communications advice and support" to secure consultancy services focused on marketing management. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender, which had an end date of 1st January 2022. The contract, valued at £225,000, runs from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2024, with the work being located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those offering marketing management services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as they can leverage their expertise to provide valuable communications support to Ofqual. The active contract with Denford Associates showcases the potential for businesses in this industry to secure substantial contracts through public procurement.

## Notice

This contract will provide Ofqual with communications advice and support, on a contingency basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb5a33-1212-4155-bf28-d1539cd80e9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENFORD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb5a33-1212-4155-bf28-d1539cd80e9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb5a33-1212-4155-bf28-d1539cd80e9c
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR164151
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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