--- title: "GSS23415 PCA communications programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-06-27" --- # GSS23415 PCA communications programme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-534dbe98-fa3c-4cc5-b4b2-5c20b5023a58.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), based in Swindon, is overseeing the procurement process for the "GSS23415 PCA Communications Programme". This project focuses on enhancing the strategic communications of the Pubs Code Adjudicator to better inform tied tenants about their rights under the Pubs Code. The procurement falls under the service category of advertising materials, including audio-visual materials and public relations services, and is valued at £100,000. It employs an open procurement procedure. The tender period concluded on 21st September 2023, with the award given to Pier Marketing Limited on 18th October 2023. The service is to be delivered throughout the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 29th November 2023 to 28th November 2024. The procurement stage is in the award and contract period phase, with the award notice published on 7th December 2023. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in marketing, communications, and public relations to collaborate with a government agency. Companies with expertise in translating complex legal information into accessible content will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The contract's focus on tenant engagement and rights awareness presents avenues for businesses to apply innovative communication strategies. Enterprises classed as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or those within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector could particularly benefit from participating due to the open procedure and the suitability requisites. The outcome could enhance their portfolio and expand their influence within the public sector communications landscape. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 21st September 2023 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Pubs code Adjudicator (PCA) is looking to strengthen its strategic communications capacity and expertise to meet its objectives outlined in its 3-year strategy published in August 2022, setting out its short, medium and long term priorities. The PCA aims to increase tied tenant knowledge of the Pubs Code and confidence in using their rights. This involves translating legal language into plain English and delivering information in an accessible manner for a lay audience. the PCA aim to increase awareness amongst tied tenants of their Code rights and show how those rights have been used by tied tenants to encourage others to do so, utilising the tenant voice where possible. PCA want to build trust with tied tenants in the PCA as a regulator, including to regulate independently of government and the pub-owning businesses. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number - itt_1082 - GSS23415. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedd1906-5468-4b4b-a973-ef389d9f4c58 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PIER MARKETING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 22462000 - Advertising material - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 79112100 - Stakeholders representation services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79952000 - Event services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 08:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedd1906-5468-4b4b-a973-ef389d9f4c58 - 7 Dec 2023 at 16:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedd1906-5468-4b4b-a973-ef389d9f4c58 - 7 Dec 2023 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedd1906-5468-4b4b-a973-ef389d9f4c58 - 31 Aug 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f6a562-9b63-478f-936b-2237026bf7df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedd1906-5468-4b4b-a973-ef389d9f4c58 27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f6a562-9b63-478f-936b-2237026bf7df 31st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c3ce01a-a312-416b-82f3-9dffa4df2c96 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd530344-f282-4b5b-8ed9-94b64e11ae22 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6dee74c-65fc-4d20-af15-c2981759e6a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e051197b-3431-49ae-ad4f-735cbce07353 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae9e3e44-33c3-4a4e-856a-57562c863492 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5eb64557-c3b7-445d-a4b7-d30362145bd8 Signed Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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