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title: "Communications Strategic Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Communications Strategic Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3279f88c-736a-4495-9446-54eac98a54be

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Communications Strategic Support," issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, focuses on providing strategic communications support within the marketing and consulting services industry. Located in Brighton, England, this tender is now complete, having reached its conclusion during the award stage. The tender period ended on 11th February 2021, while the contract commenced on 22nd March 2021 and is set to run until 21st March 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £16,000 and was procured through a limited competitive quotation process.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the field of communications and consulting to expand their business operations. Companies with expertise in strategic communications services, such as marketing firms and consultancy agencies, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions could lead to further collaborations and additional projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of strategic communications support for TPR's Communications Department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52a9b5-0fe7-44a5-b583-759737c32366 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 21 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAYLING 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

- 30 Mar 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52a9b5-0fe7-44a5-b583-759737c32366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52a9b5-0fe7-44a5-b583-759737c32366
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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