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title: "Lorna Fletcher - Communications Manager (con_25865)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-08-30"
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# Lorna Fletcher - Communications Manager (con_25865)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0da16ba-659e-421e-a827-4c602ddc7241

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## Summary

The Department for Education, headquartered in Manchester, England, has completed a public procurement process to hire a Communications Manager. The procurement, classified under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" (CPV: 79000000), was conducted using a "limited" procurement method. The tender, identified as "con_25865," had a competitive quotation process below the threshold. This tender falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 9th May 2024, and the contract period running from 9th May 2024 to 31st December 2024. The contract's total value is £25,000.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in communications, marketing, and business services within the United Kingdom. By securing contracts of this nature, firms can enhance their portfolio and build relationships with government entities, opening avenues for future contracts and business growth. The limited procurement method with competitive quotations ensures that smaller businesses have a fair chance to compete, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to expand their market presence by working with established institutions like the Department for Education.

## Notice

Communications Manager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf85f1e-52cd-41a0-b178-776fcddbeb03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LORNA FLETCHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf85f1e-52cd-41a0-b178-776fcddbeb03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf85f1e-52cd-41a0-b178-776fcddbeb03
  30th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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