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title: "Communications and engagement support for the Independent Review of children and adolescent gender identity development service."
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# Communications and engagement support for the Independent Review of children and adolescent gender identity development service.

Buyer: NHS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59859f2a-e8c0-4d99-ab32-569e1360a43c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England engaging in a direct tender action for the provision of senior communications services related to the Independent Review of children and adolescent gender identity services. The contract, valued at £96,000, has a start date of 1 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. The buying organisation, NHS, is based in Leeds, UK, with the tender process having reached the award stage on 25 February 2021. The procurement focuses on survey services under the CPV classification, alongside additional categories relating to health and social work services and marketing management consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, stakeholder engagement, and public relations, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in delivering strategic communication plans. Companies that can effectively manage stakeholder interactions and support high-profile meetings will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With NHS England's emphasis on strong stakeholder involvement, firms that offer innovative approaches to public engagement will likely find this procurement process advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

NHS England required senior communications services support for the independent review of children and adolescent gender identity services. The chosen provider will provide a series of products and ad hoc support to ensure there is good stakeholder engagement and involvement in place around the review. The main requirements include: * A communications strategy and delivery plan covering all aspect of the review and stakeholder interaction, including the development of key messages and FAQ. * Supporting stakeholder management - helping plan stakeholder engagement, advising on risks, and supporting and attending some of the more high profile, but not all, meetings. It will not be necessary to complete a stakeholder mapping exercise as this has already been completed by NHSE/I. It is expected this would average out at around 3-5 meetings a month. * Support the delivery of the Taskforce's public communication (expected to focus around key milestones and identifying ways for stakeholders to engage with the review), liaising with the Review Team and NHS England communications team as appropriate, especially on handling media. * Work with the team to plan comms and engagement approach for the launch and publication of the review, any outputs through the life of the project and final report. * Providing ongoing ad-hoc communications support and advice. Note as a low value, sub OJEU requirement, this agreement has been contracted on NHS England & Improvement Standard Term & Conditions, Purchase Order version available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/681016/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES__PO_VERSION_.docx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e6e6e4-c160-4020-8daf-c8f6d4e313b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | NHS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORWELLIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e6e6e4-c160-4020-8daf-c8f6d4e313b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e6e6e4-c160-4020-8daf-c8f6d4e313b4
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/681016/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES__PO_VERSION_.docx

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