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title: "Communications Agency Support"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
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# Communications Agency Support

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43525e4b-2261-4d2f-baba-073a5f8bbafa

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation has awarded a contract for the provision of Communications Agency Support, with a contract value of £487,500 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving the call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 22nd April 2024 to 21st April 2026. The tender ended on 29th February 2024, and the award was made on 15th April 2024. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender for Communications Agency Support by National Highways offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations management and consultancy services. The contract duration provides stability for businesses to plan and invest in delivering high-quality campaign strategies and stakeholder engagement services. SMEs with expertise in public relations and communications are well-suited to compete and grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

Call off contract with a Public Relations agency to develop, implement and evaluate National Highways campaign strategies and support and advise the Strategy and Campaigns team (in support of the work of the wider communications team). This will include campaign support as well as building and protecting reputation, trust and credibility with new and identified external stakeholder groups and audiences of strategic importance to the business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851c3c2c-e66f-49db-8061-3dafec8534ad |
| 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 | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £487,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £487,500 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851c3c2c-e66f-49db-8061-3dafec8534ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851c3c2c-e66f-49db-8061-3dafec8534ad
  16th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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