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title: "GSS24794 Faraday Battery Challenge External PR Communications"
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# GSS24794 Faraday Battery Challenge External PR Communications

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2228e07-2c63-4fb6-a60b-22ab5e8e5b1f

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed the procurement process for "GSS24794 Faraday Battery Challenge External PR Communications," aimed at enhancing public relations for the Faraday Battery Challenge. This contract, falling under the industry categories of Batteries (CPV 31440000) and Communications Networks (CPV 32412000), has been awarded to Copper Consultancy Limited, an SME based in Cheshire, England. The procurement process was carried out through a competitive quotation method (below threshold) and adhered to UKRI's procurement policy. The contract, valued at £20,550 GBP, will cover services from 5th November 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the award date also being 5th November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in public relations, communications, and battery technology sectors. With a contract specifically set up for SMEs, businesses with expertise in external PR communications for advancements in battery technology will find this project highly suitable. The project duration extends for nearly five months, offering ample time for effective PR strategy implementation and potential further business developments arising from the visibility and success of this challenge.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for Faraday Batter Challenge External Public Relations Communication. This procurement process was undertaken in alignment with UKRI's Procurement Policy via a 3 quote process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e79459-df9c-4e8c-a928-061d93c86f71 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,550 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPPER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31440000 - Batteries
- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 15:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e79459-df9c-4e8c-a928-061d93c86f71
- 5 Nov 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e79459-df9c-4e8c-a928-061d93c86f71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e79459-df9c-4e8c-a928-061d93c86f71
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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