--- title: "Communications Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS DIGITAL" published: "2023-04-28" --- # Communications Services Buyer: NHS DIGITAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8961187-cfb4-4e39-90e3-f2d41ac99561.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled 'Communications Services' was initiated by NHS Digital. It falls under the 'Marketing services' category with a contract value of £2,000,000. The tender was awarded to Thompson, and the contract period is from December 13, 2021, to December 12, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period ended on September 10, 2021. This tender for communications services awarded to Thompson by NHS Digital presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the marketing services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communications and marketing services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period extends until December 2023, providing a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier and potential growth prospects for other businesses in the sector. ## Notice Supply of communications (marketing) services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e17367-9baa-48a4-bd75-6560c90be9f5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | NHS DIGITAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMPSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e17367-9baa-48a4-bd75-6560c90be9f5 - 9 Feb 2022 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80da733c-5fb6-42db-9463-42c963ef8e64 - 11 Jan 2022 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142c0d0d-1eed-43da-8e18-fefe69230b50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e17367-9baa-48a4-bd75-6560c90be9f5 28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80da733c-5fb6-42db-9463-42c963ef8e64 9th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142c0d0d-1eed-43da-8e18-fefe69230b50 11th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - 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