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title: "Communication Services"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Communication Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff278df-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking suppliers for the "Communication Services" Framework Agreement, aimed at providing various communication services to UK public sector bodies. This framework is structured into 11 Lots and has an estimated value of £42 million, with a minimum budget of £11.4 million. The contract period runs from 16 January 2017 to 16 January 2019, with an option for extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was originally published on 5 September 2016, with an end date for applications of 30 September 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in advertising, marketing, public relations, and survey services. Businesses that offer discrete communication services, including campaign management, can benefit significantly from this opportunity. Competitors are encouraged to register on the Crown Commercial Service's Emptoris System to express their interest and to participate in a wider range of projects that not only support individual campaigns but also foster regional outreach strategies.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice (and any future successors to these organisations). The Communication Services Framework consists of appointed agencies capable of providing discrete communication services and products. These could be stand alone projects, regional campaigns or work subcontracted to provide services to support wider campaign delivery. This framework is sub-divided into 11 Lots. The Framework duration is initially for two (2) years with the option to extend by a further one (1) year plus one (1) further year period(s). Any extension period will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's Emptoris System. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the Emptoris System. If you have not yet registered on the Emptoris System, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the Emptoris System, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the Emptoris System. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d26a54-11a5-429e-b99e-2ca7612ccac8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 17 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE ATTACHED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d26a54-11a5-429e-b99e-2ca7612ccac8
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3a4f73-6b81-403d-9d95-395343103929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d26a54-11a5-429e-b99e-2ca7612ccac8
  12th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3a4f73-6b81-403d-9d95-395343103929
  5th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6246c148-3ba5-45b1-a4a6-83e8fde8fbe1
  Attachment 06 - Pricing V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05581aec-df52-4b85-8d78-d056ad346a42
  2016-OJS170-306636-en
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0a49c54-7d89-42a7-991f-2deddfa03117
  M.I RM3796 Communication Services v0.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd2f8576-ec7f-462f-ac82-7582e387ebbd
  Attachment 05 Call Off Contract v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf0f4454-2872-4e36-8c47-1e0c6c7fa94d
  Attachment 12 - Financial Assement V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fce7e651-9ba7-46e6-9b3e-c96f0d42ea16
  Attachment 02 - Participation Requirements Selection Questionnaire Guidance - V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb7b8832-0db1-44ce-bc10-13106bc8840c
  Attachment 03 Award Questionnaire Response Guidance, evaluation and marking SchemeV1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bafc3b26-1604-4891-b1d9-d677d1d4ac7e
  Attachment 08 - Declaration of Compliance V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/836c263b-2406-435f-9b61-b1d6e8d12b2f
  Attachment 10 - Framework Agreement Population Template - V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa9b26f-0805-47b0-a9e5-a19b2c2ed06c
  Attachment 11 - Lot 11 Location of Offices outside the UK - V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03c4daaa-c96f-455a-aae2-739b1d5b1409
  Attachment 07 - Terms of Participation - V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82c06318-317a-4ef9-a2a5-a76143958b18
  Attachment 01 Invitation to Tender v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6df33c5b-9aba-4ce5-ab0e-c4f2c67d3765
  Attachment 04 Framework Agreement RM3796 v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c1ad1c5-cdff-4c6c-a8c5-70cd55649339
  Successful Supplier Information RM3796
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6245c431-d931-4261-807e-ec43e7f9416b
  Attachment 04 Framework Agreement - REDACTED RM3796

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

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