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title: "COV - 20379 - Continued duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - 20379 - Continued duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78eb37df-c29f-4e7a-be83-d3ae312d716b

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## Summary

The procurement process handled by Coventry City Council involved the title "COV - 20379 - Continued Duties for Interim Head of Internal Communications." This falls within the business services category, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, specifically in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including a tender end on 30 August 2024 and a contract period from 2 September 2024 to 29 November 2024. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their consultancy services in internal communications. SMEs with expertise in business services, including law, marketing, and consultancy, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process, managed by Coventry City Council, demonstrates a commitment to engaging smaller businesses, offering a contract valued at £32,500. This opportunity is particularly advantageous due to its focused scope and the council's ongoing needs.

## Notice

Interim Head of Internal Communications to carry out continued duties from their previous 6 month assignment. This has been agreed by Interim Head of Communications and Director of HR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2f2446-eb73-4fb6-b577-210572eea486 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARFISH SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2f2446-eb73-4fb6-b577-210572eea486

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2f2446-eb73-4fb6-b577-210572eea486
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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