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title: "Communications Support and Recovery Plan"
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# Communications Support and Recovery Plan

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-807dab48-44f9-4094-a126-1e30e95212ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications & Examinations Regulations, which is seeking to provide urgent communication support and strategic communications recovery planning through the tender titled "Communications Support and Recovery Plan." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically consultancy services, with a total value of £46,000. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 16th August 2020. The contract period was set from 17th August to 11th September 2020, with the supplier selected being Public First Limited, based in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the provision of consultancy and communications services. Companies specialising in strategic communications, public relations, and recovery planning would be well-equipped to compete for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on urgent communication support indicates a growing need for expertise in navigating complex communication challenges, which can be an avenue for business growth in today’s dynamic environment.

## Notice

To provide urgent communication support and strategic communications recovery planning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b349a25c-5abe-4810-b155-dfdc2f97a42a |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2020 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b349a25c-5abe-4810-b155-dfdc2f97a42a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b349a25c-5abe-4810-b155-dfdc2f97a42a
  7th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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