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title: "Urgent communications advice and support"
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# Urgent communications advice and support

Buyer: SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-066178c2-2740-4c3e-a663-e79feca9d94c

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## Summary

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is conducting a public procurement process for "Urgent communications advice and support" within the public relations services sector, based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated on 8 February 2018, is currently in the award stage following completion of the tender process on 26 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 12 March 2018, running for an initial duration of 24 months, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is a limited one, via competitive quotation below threshold.

This opportunity specifically caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in public relations and communications strategies. Businesses that can provide ad-hoc support and advice in this area are well positioned to compete, especially those familiar with the public sector landscape. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth by establishing a long-term partnership with a governmental organization, thereby enhancing the visibility and credibility of successful bidders.

## Notice

The SSRO is seeking a third party to provide advice and support on communications on an ad-hoc, as required, basis. The contract will initially be for a 24-month duration, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830bcebf-65d3-494f-91cc-9ecc406f5639 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Without |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLAME PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830bcebf-65d3-494f-91cc-9ecc406f5639
- 20 Feb 2018 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f427ef-3f9b-4951-982c-03ff24988374
- 8 Feb 2018 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f427ef-3f9b-4951-982c-03ff24988374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830bcebf-65d3-494f-91cc-9ecc406f5639
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f427ef-3f9b-4951-982c-03ff24988374
  20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7edb46b6-f512-4083-823a-f1c3ccb98017
  Invitation to tender for urgent communications advice and support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b1e10ec-bab7-4d32-b9c9-35b315bf0418
  Form of Tender - Urgent communications advice and support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d8adade-3e99-4fb6-8a6f-62b0a401f04a
  Terms and Conditions - Urgent communications advice and support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a4ec81a-ebc1-4e7f-932d-fc50686dda7f
  Clarification 1

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