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title: "Strategic Communications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2023-02-09"
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# Strategic Communications

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d585c5-107a-48ea-b1ed-1f2242738a38

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## Summary

The buying organisation, High Speed Two (HS2), has awarded a contract for Strategic Communications services. The contract involves providing strategic advice to HS2 Ltd and falls under the Research consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a Single tender action process. The contract value is £84,660, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2023 and ending on 31st January 2024. The tender deadline was on 27th January 2023, and the contract is located in Birmingham, England.

This contract for Strategic Communications services with HS2 presents business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for businesses offering public relations consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable suppliers. Businesses interested in providing strategic advice and research consultancy services within the communication sector would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth potential.

## Notice

Contract award of the Strategic Communications service, which will provide strategic advice to HS2 Ltd on the requirements of the programme. This contract was awarded using a single tender action process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ee1bc-cf21-4dd7-8b4c-8d0fc7efd127 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,660 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTLAND PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2023 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ee1bc-cf21-4dd7-8b4c-8d0fc7efd127

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ee1bc-cf21-4dd7-8b4c-8d0fc7efd127
  9th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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