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title: "GSS23415 PCA communications programme"
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# GSS23415 PCA communications programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c8a837a-35ff-4616-a2bc-81c7771b9fe3

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is procuring the "GSS23415 PCA communications programme" on behalf of the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). This procurement falls under the market research services industry category. The tender is in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 7th July 2023. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England, and is seeking suppliers to enhance its strategic communications capabilities.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing research, public relations, advertising, event services, and marketing consultancy to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this consultation exercise to influence the formulation of requirements for the PCA's 3-year strategy. Potential suppliers must refer to the attached documentation for further details on the services required under this engagement notice.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), are looking to engage with the market to identify suppliers that would be able to strengthen its strategic communications capacity and expertise to meet its objectives outlined in its 3-year strategy. This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regard to the current view of requirements contained within this notice. If you believe that this will be of interest to you and/or your organisation, please register your interest confirming if you are able to offer the services outlined in this notice by sending an email to coreservices@uksbs.co.uk ensuring that the subject heading includes the following: GSS23415 - Early Engagement. By providing your information you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable the PCA to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of its requirements. The forecasted spend for the services as outlined below is estimated at PS50,000 excluding VAT per annum. Suppliers are required to refer to the attached documentation that provides further details around the Pubs Code Adjudicator Service and types of services covered under this engagement notice. There is no commitment at this stage that the above-mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428ada12-fcf1-434d-a93a-954df5ed8f4b |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2023 at 08:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428ada12-fcf1-434d-a93a-954df5ed8f4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428ada12-fcf1-434d-a93a-954df5ed8f4b
  22nd June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e2f971-f25b-4cc5-9f5e-34f9a89f9c35

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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