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title: "External Communications - Design Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# External Communications - Design Services

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55518c5f-e31c-4c33-a5fb-94f301894abe

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund is inviting tenders for the provision of Design Services for External Communications. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, conducted through a Restricted Procedure. The closing date for SQ responses is 21 August 2023, followed by the closing date for ITT responses on 6 October 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 2 January 2024 to 1 January 2027. The procurement is categorised as 'design consultancy services' in the services industry category, with the main procurement method being 'selective'.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for specialist design agencies to engage with the Pension Protection Fund. The Fund has indicated a preference for external design specialists. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, as the Fund has highlighted suitability for SME engagement. Businesses located in the London area, specifically within the postal code CR0 2NA, will find this opportunity geographically accessible.

## Notice

The contract for the provision of Design Services for External Communications ("The Services") is being tendered by the Board of the Pension Protection PPF ("The PPF") in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the Restricted Procedure. The PPF requires a specialist external design agency. Full details of the PPF's requirements are set out in the procurement documents Please visit our tendering portal to access the procurement documents. You will need to create an account on the PPF tendering portal if you have not used it before. Closing date for SQ responses - 21 August 2023 Closing date for ITT responses - 6 October 2023 https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ef8a3c-0e9d-4363-afff-79b61f6b7225 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ef8a3c-0e9d-4363-afff-79b61f6b7225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ef8a3c-0e9d-4363-afff-79b61f6b7225
  19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://ppf.co.uk/

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