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title: "Strategic Communications"
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# Strategic Communications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9a4dc8-1e38-465c-bbef-a39bda86c8a2

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a suitable organisation for a tender titled "Strategic Communications" to develop strategic communications that will support future business plans for the Children's Commissioner's Office. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business analysis consultancy services (CPV code: 72221000), and the invitation was published on 29 December 2016. The tendering process uses an open procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with the tender period having closed on 6 January 2017. The estimated contract value is up to £25,000 and the contract duration is from 30 January 2017 to 31 March 2017. The delivery addresses for this service include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in business analysis, development consultancy, and public relations. Businesses that can provide strategic communication approaches, develop impactful messaging, and conduct comprehensive reviews of digital and social media strategies will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement can lead to valuable partnerships and enhance visibility within the public sector for companies equipped to meet these requirements.

## Notice

The Children's Commissioner's Office (known throughout as the 'Authority') wishes to appoint a suitable organisation to undertake the development of strategic communications to support future business plans. The service required includes: * The development of strategic communication approaches for 2017/19 to achieve impact * The development of strategic messages to support impact * The development of a strategic communication plan * A review of digital and social media approaches and recommendations of strategic developments Additional information: Estimated value is a maximum of PS25,000 incl VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c99820d-0b56-4e05-8a91-5128e871dd75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c99820d-0b56-4e05-8a91-5128e871dd75
- 29 Dec 2016 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c99820d-0b56-4e05-8a91-5128e871dd75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c99820d-0b56-4e05-8a91-5128e871dd75
  10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0756ee4-ceb9-4af3-8cfa-8b5ac63a0691
  Invitation to tender letter

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