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title: "BE23095 - Provision for The Implementation of the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Communication Plan"
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# BE23095 - Provision for The Implementation of the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Communication Plan

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16241f9b-c907-4af6-9b13-d5bdc21ba617

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract to COPPER CONSULTANCY LIMITED for the provision of The Implementation of the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Communication Plan. The contract, valued at £41,650 GBP, is for a period of 7 + 6 + 6 months, starting from September 1, 2023, to April 5, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract involves research and development consultancy services as well as marketing services. The award was published on August 25, 2023, and the tender had a deadline of July 27, 2023. The buying organisation is located in SWINDON, England.

This awarded tender for implementing a communications plan offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in research and development consultancy services and marketing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses looking to engage with key stakeholders and support the TFI Challenge's objectives would find this tender beneficial. The nature of this procurement process allows for targeted engagement with a specific pool of suppliers, offering a structured and competitive opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

***This is an award notice and not a call for Competition. This requirement was awarded following a Mini Competition process against Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS**** . The Innovate UK (IUK) Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge seeks to procure support to implement its communications plan, enabling the various options and routes for communicating the TFI narrative to different stakeholders. The communications plan is an output of the two-year communications strategy for the TFI to improve awareness and increase engagement with key stakeholders. The communications strategy details several options that will contribute to positive outcomes and align with key TFI programme milestones, which now require implementation. This contract will be let on a 7 + 6 + 6 month basis. Initial Call-Off (7 months) - Maximum PS41,650.00 excluding VAT. There is no commitment to utilise the extensions as they are subject to budget approval and confirmation to proceed by the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to conclude the Contract after the initial 7 month call off period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75042f92-f230-494f-951f-07ccf8214da1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,650 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPPER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75042f92-f230-494f-951f-07ccf8214da1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75042f92-f230-494f-951f-07ccf8214da1
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c6adab5-45e2-4e20-9187-3c69a09929aa
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acf90194-fb63-4b46-a4f7-27a2ce50e11c
  BE23095 - BIDDING DOCUMENTS

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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