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title: "Year of Engineering 2018"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-07"
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# Year of Engineering 2018

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49ebbf46-46ce-420f-a7b1-3039a39799a4

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## Summary

The contract titled "Year of Engineering 2018" is initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on public relations consultancy services. The procurement method is selective and follows a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th August 2017, while the contract spans from 7th September 2017 to 31st March 2019. The campaign is relevant for various regions across the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, with a total contract value of £900,000.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in large-scale public campaigns. Since the contract is not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, mid-sized enterprises with the capacity to deliver substantial consultancy projects may find this tender an appropriate match for their capabilities. Engaging in such tenders can foster business growth through collaboration on impactful initiatives supporting the Year of Engineering campaign.

## Notice

Year of Engineering campaign for DfT Value increased due to variation to contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825dada5-1722-4125-99e8-512439502f72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 23 RED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825dada5-1722-4125-99e8-512439502f72
- 7 Feb 2018 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825dada5-1722-4125-99e8-512439502f72
- 19 Jan 2018 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825dada5-1722-4125-99e8-512439502f72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825dada5-1722-4125-99e8-512439502f72
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3ed550a-ec1d-437d-babf-a5c580852507
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56e21889-8a31-45b3-8837-48c495fe607f
  Variation to Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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