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title: "Comms Channel Strategy and Planning"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-05-05"
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# Comms Channel Strategy and Planning

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51cd9bd6-e2bf-49c0-b5de-86b440dcbddf

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is awarding a contract for the "Comms Channel Strategy and Planning" project, which falls under the services category of design and execution of research and development. The contract period extends from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, following a completed tender process with a deadline for submissions that closed on 31 March 2017. The procurement was documented officially on 5 May 2017, detailing the contract extension provisions for a duration of 12 months. The geographical scope for potential service delivery includes the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on strategy and planning services, particularly those with expertise in communications and media. Companies specialising in market research, digital marketing, or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the active engagement of large suppliers like Mediaedge: CIA UK Ltd, this is a competitive area where innovative and efficient service providers can distinguish themselves to foster business growth.

## Notice

This is a notice to confirm the uptake of the 12 month contract extension provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0440c6d-df7c-41cc-9603-6b4a2021d2f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDIAEDGE: CIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0440c6d-df7c-41cc-9603-6b4a2021d2f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0440c6d-df7c-41cc-9603-6b4a2021d2f6
  5th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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