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title: "Internal Communications Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Internal Communications Platform

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7097f7af-9b98-4b18-a25d-c141f672bc95

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for an Internal Communications Platform to E-SEARCH DAC t/a POPPULO. The project, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), aims to deliver internal communications emails to UKHSA employees, including a weekly newsletter and messages from senior leaders. The contract, valued at £69,846.24, started on 22 January 2025 and will end on 31 October 2025. This procurement process, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method, is in the award stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and internet support. Businesses with experience in managing internal communications platforms and fostering employee engagement will find this contract valuable. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the public sector will benefit most from participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

D&T11608 (W156895): For the delivery of internal communications emails to UKHSA employees, including a weekly newsletter with essential operational information and introductions from senior leaders to increase their visibility across the UKHSA organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321c730c-7dd7-4494-b0db-b25dc6b2b3cd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,846 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,846 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E-SEARCH DAC T/A POPPULO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 00:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321c730c-7dd7-4494-b0db-b25dc6b2b3cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321c730c-7dd7-4494-b0db-b25dc6b2b3cd
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4263c15-c4b8-4f07-b858-08bd1f78430b
  Call-Off-Contract-Poppulo-2024 (16Dec24 final) 002 (Redacted)_Redacted

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