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title: "Strategic communications"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-02-19"
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# Strategic communications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6130a082-919c-4b3d-9f7e-277e87e1502e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) based in London, has completed a procurement process for the strategic communications project titled "Strategic communications." This procurement falls under the business development consultancy services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £55,015. The procurement followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which was initiated at a contract start date of 1 November 2020, concluding on 15 January 2021. The award for the contract was officially published on 19 February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in communications strategy and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. Companies that provide strategic counsel and integrated communication services would be well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in collaborations with governmental bodies or public health initiatives. Such businesses can leverage this type of contract to strengthen their portfolios and expand their reach within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Creation of an integrated NHS Test and Trace communications strategy, and senior strategic counsel and communications advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d852396-1cdc-4f7b-b32d-a0c79315eb35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,015 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREUD COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d852396-1cdc-4f7b-b32d-a0c79315eb35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d852396-1cdc-4f7b-b32d-a0c79315eb35
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGnu/qwbItY8mM9IDfTnGoIw08eKiGDihJl0Rpfoo_sM928Q
  762_Freud Communications_Strategic Communications - signedv1.0_Redacted

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