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title: "Communications & Engagement Specialist (Future Northants)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-19"
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# Communications & Engagement Specialist (Future Northants)

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b84e10-7cce-42a5-a7c7-1709d4257edd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northamptonshire County Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Communications & Engagement Specialist (Future Northants)" in the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services. The contract, valued at £26,000, was awarded following an open procurement method on 14th July 2020, with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The services are focused on engaging a technical expert/consultant through an executive and interim recruitment framework, with delivery set in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for submissions was 13th July 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses such as consultancy firms specialising in communications and engagement strategies, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in advisory services, strategic communications, or stakeholder engagement would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement provides a platform for growth, particularly for businesses that are agile and capable of delivering specialised consultancy services within a defined timeline.

## Notice

Procurement of the services a technical expert/consultant (communications and engagement specialist) using the YPO / LGRP framework - Lot 1 (Executive and Interim Recruitment). Direct award undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d3b19-b88d-4254-8e65-38d7789cf102 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d3b19-b88d-4254-8e65-38d7789cf102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d3b19-b88d-4254-8e65-38d7789cf102
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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