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title: "HDC 195 Strategic Communications invitation to quote"
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# HDC 195 Strategic Communications invitation to quote

Buyer: HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3711575-0873-41b5-98af-88575d2b5fdf

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## Summary

Harborough District Council is initiating a procurement process titled "HDC 195 Strategic Communications invitation to quote," aiming to acquire strategic communications advice and support. This opportunity falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 14 July 2017, and the contract period began on 1 August 2017 and extends until 31 July 2018. The contract is valued at £5,000, and this procurement follows a direct method through a single tender action, which is below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide their services, facilitating potential business growth in the strategic communications sector. Capable providers interested in this market should consider submitting quotations to contribute expertise and support in the delivery of necessary communications strategies for the Harborough District Council.

## Notice

Harborough District Council (HDC) is seeking to procure Strategic Communications advice and support; capable providers are invited to submit quotations for provision of the service. To access the documents and submit a quote, please email: commissioning@harborough.gov.uk Additional information: To access the documents and submit a quote, please email: commissioning@harborough.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb39b1-a672-4df9-933f-6bc2868f7106 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,920 |
| 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 | HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARKET HARBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE16 7AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Harborough |
| Electoral ward | Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden |
| Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb39b1-a672-4df9-933f-6bc2868f7106
- 30 Jun 2017 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1841553-55a8-4d1f-b2a0-fdf50ddc5275

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb39b1-a672-4df9-933f-6bc2868f7106
  12th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1841553-55a8-4d1f-b2a0-fdf50ddc5275
  30th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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