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title: "Communication Performance Audit & Analysis"
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# Communication Performance Audit & Analysis

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfca2e44-f309-4b13-ac78-9fbfbf6db315

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is overseeing the procurement process for the "Communication Performance Audit & Analysis" tender, which falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This Open procedure tender has a contract value estimated at £6,000,000 and includes multiple lots for various auditing and strategic advice services. The framework agreement commenced on 9th March 2020 and will conclude on 8th March 2024, with the tender period having ended on 20th December 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, particularly those specialising in auditing, performance analysis, and strategic advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find suitable avenues to compete, given that the framework encourages participation from smaller suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compliance, effectiveness assessments, and media strategy are likely to be well-positioned to engage in this framework agreement.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Communication Performance Audit and Analysis Services for the Cabinet Office and all UK Central Government and the Wider Public Sector Buyers identified at Section VI.3) of this notice. The Framework Agreement comprises of the following lots: Lot 1 Contract and Pricing Compliance, Lot 2 Effectiveness and Outcomes, Lot 3 Ecosystem Strategic Advice and Support. This Framework will provide an independent performance, assurance and auditing function assessing services provided against Call-Off Contracts which have been established by Buyers under Campaign Solutions, Communication Services, Research Marketplace and Media Buying Frameworks. This agreement will further provide a vehicle whereby Buyers can fulfil the requirements of any non-CCS agreements. The full specification is set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the RM6135 Framework Contract Additional information: The value provided in Section II.1.7) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following documents can be accessed here; 1) Redacted Framework Contract; 2) Authorised Customer List. The start date of this Framework Agreement is 09/03/2020. The expiry date of the Framework Agreement is 08/03/2024. The framework term is for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Any extension will be executed at the discretion of CCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e3d7fb-6543-4164-9b83-b590ded25872 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTBLUE CONSULTING; EBIQUITY ASSOCIATES; ID COMMS; MEDIA SENSE COMMUNICATIONS; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 92200000 - Radio and television services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e3d7fb-6543-4164-9b83-b590ded25872
- 20 Nov 2019 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd7318-17c8-44d6-b686-5f1fec84ef09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e3d7fb-6543-4164-9b83-b590ded25872
  3rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd7318-17c8-44d6-b686-5f1fec84ef09
  20th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd614da6-34f7-47fe-8854-a2c2dad1e6a0
  1. Contract Notice - Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf5bb562-bf62-40da-90f8-a267007fe975
  2. Contract Notice - Authorised Customer List (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23fd2708-6e6b-4855-b8b7-a926e3a9e34c
  3. Contract Notice - Rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3a41e86-d1cf-43c7-bd2a-13357cdb8013
  Attachment 10 - Framework Contract Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2831627-5943-430e-91e5-7f651a4bf810
  Attachment 11 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fafac5f-c123-4f76-8aa3-6771edb83bb2
  Attachment 4 - Information and declaration workbook
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/963247ee-dafe-44fb-a082-57056d2f6aca
  Attachment 9 - Framework award form population template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a3677ba-97c7-46b7-bbe4-fb5e6bbe944d
  Attachment 8 - Bidder guidance eSourcing suite
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d3ca00e-1a30-4bf5-9d69-67e5cde0a177
  Attachment 5 - Financial assessment template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/befc8ae8-6f5c-4fb5-b96f-f33028caa045
  Attachment 6 - Consortia details
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5391d6bd-2b66-47c1-9870-0fac3948070d
  Attachment 7 - Key subcontractor details
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3afcc657-783d-41fc-9e2a-a78275bcb71b
  Attachment 3 - Pricing Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2224dbe2-d5eb-4f66-8d72-9824193401c9
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example for Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e39b87f5-1002-4245-b081-a94581b15c5c
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example for Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e4a5de9-a9cd-4666-8913-d1b6223cc62a
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example for Lot 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1dbb630-01f8-4622-9cbe-74d2e55743d5
  Attachment 2 - How to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52521e06-5aa4-4f25-a479-35bde2571a61
  Attachment 1 (Read First) - About the Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aa552fa-1edd-4967-a1a2-6ecc5e30232d
  Annex A for Quality Question B4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/755e1b93-b36f-46b1-8eb7-c721b6b1757f
  Attachment 2a - Selection (Qualification) Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6426db89-4ed6-42c4-bdb9-c514792cfd22
  Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ba4f39b-687b-4f0d-a0bc-15d9c5cc3c4d
  Framework Award Form (redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c541bccd-3482-49ea-bbab-645d41295f7a
  Core Teams
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99823d4d-8e21-45b3-9b3f-ddd1384de2a9
  Joint Schedules (redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf3e42b3-4333-45f6-a8e9-c7d9433acae0
  Framework Scedules (redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d3b0a08-ebbf-4732-bdd9-202b36726f96
  Call off Schedules (redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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