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title: "Strategic Communications and Public Affairs"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED"
published: "2020-12-15"
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# Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4466b207-053a-4b47-91d4-8afafa80e604

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recently awarded a contract for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs services. This procurement process was carried out under an open procedure and concluded with the award date on 14 December 2020. The tender was originally published on 30 October 2020, with an end date for submissions set for 24 November 2020. The total contract value is £67,500, with a contract period spanning from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. The services are classified under public relations, with the FRC operating from their London office located at 125 London Wall, EC2Y 5AS.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public affairs to engage with a key regulatory body in the UK. Firms that are adept at working with public interest entities and possess expertise in integrated communications strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The requirement for an organisation with a strong track record in strategic engagement programmes opens the door for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide innovative solutions in this vital sector.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED / COMPLETED The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. We seek to promote transparency and integrity in business; our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company accounts, audit and high-quality risk management. This Notice relates to our requirement for the provision of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Services. The FRC were seeking to partner with an organisation offering an integrated approach to strategic communications and public affairs with extensive experience in helping public interest bodies with engagement programmes. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED / COMPLETED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ed718-1a8a-4494-84e8-de3a19d8c2d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MONTFORT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ed718-1a8a-4494-84e8-de3a19d8c2d9
- 30 Oct 2020 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6771e1c3-b79d-4f19-b194-fea9363d2fd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ed718-1a8a-4494-84e8-de3a19d8c2d9
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6771e1c3-b79d-4f19-b194-fea9363d2fd6
  30th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e63968b-6d90-48ac-99de-694670b8d13e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dbd08eb-ca40-4a30-8f25-4bfdb161fdd4

## Notice URLs

- http://www.frc.org.uk

## Provenance

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