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title: "Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82e13caf-cef7-4644-bdf8-c18568de1ada

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Job Vacancy Advertising Solutions under the ESPO Framework 3A_20 Further competition. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £252,523.40 GBP. The tender period ended on 7th March 2023, and the contract period will run from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2027. The buying organisation is seeking an advertising brokering service for local authority job vacancies. The contract has been awarded to WR Group Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Exeter, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing advertising services to local authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project. Businesses interested in call-off contracts from framework agreements can compete for this opportunity. With the contract already awarded, interested businesses can explore potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, WR Group Limited, to expand their market presence within the advertising services sector.

## Notice

Provision of an advertising brokering service for local authority job vacancies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3a6949-5aa8-4bcc-bea5-0f0ac38a4dda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,523 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3a6949-5aa8-4bcc-bea5-0f0ac38a4dda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3a6949-5aa8-4bcc-bea5-0f0ac38a4dda
  17th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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