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title: "Press Services to the Committee on Standards in Public Life"
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# Press Services to the Committee on Standards in Public Life

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dd93a97-2274-4492-b95b-9ba5dca0a39d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Cabinet Office, focused on securing Press Services for the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL). This contract, awarded to D F Press Limited, covers the provision of part-time press and media services, enhancing the Committee's communication strategies and visibility. Classified under public relations services (CPV code 79416000), the contract is valued at £110,000 and will be executed from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2025. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement followed a direct method via a single tender action due to its below-threshold nature, with the procurement stage now complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations and media communication services. The involvement of such services in managing complex ethical standards issues and developing strategic communication plans aligns with the strengths of SMEs that are agile and adaptive. Businesses proficient in media handling, social media management, and content creation are ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts, thereby broadening their scope in government-related projects and enhancing their portfolio in the communications sector.

## Notice

The contract provides part-time press and media services for the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) through D F Press Limited. These services encompass 24/7 press and media communications advice, offering ongoing support on complex and high-profile ethical standards issues. In terms of media handling, the team will respond immediately to media inquiries and interview requests, providing guidance on statements that the Chair can make. Additionally, the services include the development and oversight of communication strategies in collaboration with the CSPL Secretariat. Social media management involves administering the CSPL's social media channels with daily monitoring and posting, while media opportunity identification focuses on finding relevant media opportunities for the Chair and the Committee's activities. Content creation responsibilities include drafting blogs and other communication materials, alongside operational notes and press releases as necessary. The team will also participate in monthly Committee meetings and related events, providing essential communications support and regular progress updates, ensuring that media strategies and issues are effectively discussed. Overall, these services aim to enhance the visibility and communication effectiveness of the CSPL's work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b026f38-05c5-4b5a-87ee-0d715b12725c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D F PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b026f38-05c5-4b5a-87ee-0d715b12725c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b026f38-05c5-4b5a-87ee-0d715b12725c
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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