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title: "Strategic Communications and Public relations services"
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# Strategic Communications and Public relations services

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aecfe80c-4475-4a39-97d3-150e93bc1e1d

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## Summary

The contracting process for strategic communications and public relations services has been completed by the Post Office, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as public relations services (CPV: 79416000), with a contract value of £2,400,000. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on 31st October 2024, and the contract period is set from 21st March 2025 to 31st January 2029. The award status was marked as active on 12th March 2025, and the contract was published on 30th May 2025. The primary buying organisation involved is the Post Office, and the awarded supplier is DRD Partnership Ltd, a large-scale business.

This awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in strategic communications, particularly those capable of handling large-scale public relations projects. While it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides exceptional prospects for established companies in the communications industry to expand their portfolio and secure long-term collaborations. Businesses experienced in navigating dynamic purchasing systems and handling high-value contracts will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for leveraging business growth in the public sector. The engagement emphasises the potential for significant market penetration and business development within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Strategic communications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd4449c-84e7-4842-a16d-6d9bcedda0b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRD PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd4449c-84e7-4842-a16d-6d9bcedda0b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd4449c-84e7-4842-a16d-6d9bcedda0b3
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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