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title: "Advertorial Raconteur The Times"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-10-12"
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# Advertorial Raconteur The Times

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20458b44-85c3-486c-a1fe-fd10bd6adbe9

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which issued a tender titled "Advertorial Raconteur The Times" in the marketing services sector. This tender is now complete, having been awarded on 17th September 2018. The call-off from a framework agreement had a total contract value of £18,382 and covered the delivery of services in South West England. The contract period was from 19th September 2018 to 3rd October 2019, with the tender period concluding before the award date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those experienced in producing advertorial content for publications. Companies that excel in communication strategies and those capable of utilising frameworks effectively would be well-placed to compete for similar projects in the future. With the UK Hydrographic Office being a prominent buyer, successful partnerships can foster long-term growth in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Advertorial Raconteur The Times

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f62022-af96-4ddb-b1db-7e41aedf3e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2018 - 3 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,382 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2018 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f62022-af96-4ddb-b1db-7e41aedf3e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f62022-af96-4ddb-b1db-7e41aedf3e2d
  12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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