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title: "Sailing Directions Ad Plan"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# Sailing Directions Ad Plan

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d4be0ed-b04f-4668-a6a5-f1fd5568cbcd

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has completed a tender titled "Sailing Directions Ad Plan," which falls under the category of business services, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement, with a total value of £71,527, was processed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th November 2017, and the contract period spans from 29th November 2017 to 31st March 2018. The delivery for the project is oriented towards the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the marketing and consulting sectors, particularly those with expertise in advertising and strategic communications. As the contract was awarded to Blue Communications Limited, firms that can deliver similar high-quality services and have the capacity to work within the outlined timeframe would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office or similar governmental entities. Companies that are agile and innovative in service delivery may particularly benefit from additional projects in this area.

## Notice

Sailing Directions Ad Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49339529-9b50-4431-b569-784fa8d7a602 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,527 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,527 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49339529-9b50-4431-b569-784fa8d7a602
- 18 Dec 2017 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49339529-9b50-4431-b569-784fa8d7a602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49339529-9b50-4431-b569-784fa8d7a602
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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