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title: "Communications and Marketing support"
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buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
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# Communications and Marketing support

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26007e43-585e-4aaf-aad9-4c087bb1960f

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office is seeking a supplier for "Communications and Marketing support," specifically to assist its communications department during periods of increased demand or when specialist skills are needed. This procurement process, categorised under business services, is currently in the Award stage and is valued at £50,000. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2018 and will conclude on 12th December 2019, with the tender having closed on 27th November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and media relations to collaborate with a governmental body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing ad hoc marketing services would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will be tasked with delivering essential support, which could enhance their exposure and reputation within the public sector, thereby fostering further growth opportunities.

## Notice

The ICO is looking for an organisation to provide ad hoc support to the ICO communications department to assist the ICO at times of increased demand due to staff shortages or when more specialist skills are required. The tasks and campaigns would involve a wide range of communications, marketing and media relations areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ea4fb7-47fe-4efe-a68e-fa5f353ec696 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2018 - 12 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ea4fb7-47fe-4efe-a68e-fa5f353ec696

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ea4fb7-47fe-4efe-a68e-fa5f353ec696
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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