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title: "Provision of Media Support to DARC"
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# Provision of Media Support to DARC

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f7d7e21-9249-4dfd-82af-701ec5b2240c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the provision of media support to the DARC programme, awarding a contract for public relations consultancy services. The procurement, carried out through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was specifically aimed at public relations services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Space Professionals Partnership, effective from 31st March 2025 to 31st August 2025, with the notice of the award published on 22nd July 2025. The tender, classified under CPV code 79416200, falls into the services category, with no suitability criteria specified for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the public relations sector, particularly those experienced in providing consultancy services for governmental programmes. While the award was made to an existing framework supplier, other businesses can take advantage of such frameworks by positioning themselves as potential future suppliers. With a contract value of £12,500, this procurement might best suit established PR firms capable of delivering services at scale. It underscores the importance of maintaining proficiency in embedding services within governmental processes and leveraging existing frameworks for business growth.

## Notice

Award of Contract for Public Relations services to the DARC programme. Contract published for transparency purposes only. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act 2000 part 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0574c497-d812-4986-a1c4-498dfe800cfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE PROFESSIONALS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0574c497-d812-4986-a1c4-498dfe800cfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0574c497-d812-4986-a1c4-498dfe800cfd
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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