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title: "Provision of Corporate Membership"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-698be0c7-246b-4df7-83c6-0140034fde64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-06-23"
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# Provision of Corporate Membership

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-698be0c7-246b-4df7-83c6-0140034fde64

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is based in Liverpool, England. The title of the contract is "Provision of Corporate Membership," aimed at securing corporate membership services for the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). This procurement falls within the services sector, classified under membership organisation services (CPV code 98100000). The award was published on 23rd June 2021, indicating the completion of a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £60,000, with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in membership services and public relations. Companies that specialise in professional membership services or those with a focus on communication and public relations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in similar contracts can enhance business visibility, foster connections within industry networks, and potentially lead to further collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Corporate membership to Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) - professional PR body

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d649af0-4e9e-4585-85cc-d3642f11693a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 15:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d649af0-4e9e-4585-85cc-d3642f11693a
- 23 Jun 2021 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d649af0-4e9e-4585-85cc-d3642f11693a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d649af0-4e9e-4585-85cc-d3642f11693a
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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