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title: "PA/PR"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LTD"
published: "2019-04-17"
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# PA/PR

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa53d0b6-382f-4079-8919-37158d49a89f

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## Summary

The procurement process for public relations services was conducted by Aster Group Ltd, located in England, covering regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PA/PR," falls under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contracting process is complete, with the award announced on 20th February 2019 for a contract valued at £333,000, which is set to last from 20th February 2019 to 19th February 2021. The tender period closed on 1st January 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer innovative public relations solutions and have experience in delivering impactful communication strategies would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to collaborate or innovate within the public sector may find potential avenues for growth by engaging with the established supplier, Citypress, who actively participated in this tender.

## Notice

PA/PR - refer to specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e500a16a-c8fb-4135-b636-84a1cc35a5d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2019 - 19 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,000 |
| 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 | ASTER GROUP LTD |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e500a16a-c8fb-4135-b636-84a1cc35a5d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e500a16a-c8fb-4135-b636-84a1cc35a5d2
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR157026
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aster.co.uk

## Provenance

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