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title: "Internal Communication Support"
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published: "2019-04-09"
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# Internal Communication Support

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a705bba2-a50f-4b81-b450-b70229b1b212

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## Summary

The procurement process for internal communication support has been completed by HS2 Ltd, with the contract awarded to DHC Consulting Ltd. The industry category for this contract falls under human resources management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £49,300, was initiated through a single tender action due to its status below threshold. The contract period commenced on 11 October 2018 and concluded on 1 November 2018, with the opportunity having been available until the deadline of 11 October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in human resources management. Given that the procurement method employed was a direct approach, firms capable of offering specialised support in internal communications are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find particular advantage in competing for such contracts, as the framework tends to favour the nimbleness and bespoke service capabilities that they can provide.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Minerva (DHC Consultants) for the provision to HS2 Ltd of internal communications support. This contract has been awarded for a one-off period of work, with no scope for extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389e9ff1-417f-4031-8b92-34e68259c9b6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 1 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,300 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHC CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389e9ff1-417f-4031-8b92-34e68259c9b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389e9ff1-417f-4031-8b92-34e68259c9b6
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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