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title: "CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services"
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# CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1858166-e19a-4610-be2c-43232b137762

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed a tendering process for the "CCCB18A01 Provision of Press Office Services," which is classified under IT services and encompasses consulting and support. The contract was awarded to D F PRESS LIMITED for a total value of £102,750. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender period concluded on 8th May 2018, with the contract commencing on 14th May 2018 and set to run until 14th November 2020. The services are intended to support the Civil Service Commission, providing 24/7 press assistance and advice.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media relations and public relations services, particularly those that can cater to high-demand scenarios. SMEs in the areas of IT consulting and personnel supply services may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future procurements, utilising experience in similar press office support roles to compete effectively in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Civil Service Commission require a supplier to provide press support and advice on a 24/7 basis to the Civil Service Commission, Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments and Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed90372-4a42-4b5e-93b9-205ad8bf2b36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 14 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,750 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D F PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed90372-4a42-4b5e-93b9-205ad8bf2b36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed90372-4a42-4b5e-93b9-205ad8bf2b36
  29th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f949fac9-e70d-4ace-bdeb-1fe30ce676f2
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ba36fab-baa2-4601-8176-31cf7f098787
  Contract Document

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