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title: "Provision of Framework Auditing, Compliance and Support for MarComms (Lot 3)"
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# Provision of Framework Auditing, Compliance and Support for MarComms (Lot 3)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4fb1f0b-01f7-49b3-9e7d-a13286babbb7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in the provision of "Framework Auditing, Compliance and Support for MarComms (Lot 3)" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, which is based in Liverpool, England. The industry category for this contract falls under advertising services (CPV code: 79341000). The procurement method used was a Call Off Competition, and the contract period began on 6th July 2022, ending on 5th July 2026. The award notice was published on 5th August 2022, and the previous tender period ended on 16th May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth primarily for suppliers of auditing and compliance services, particularly those specialising in marketing communications strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to participate, given the framework's focus on delivering strategic advice and support within the public sector. The successful bid was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicating the potential for similar firms to compete in future procurement opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Lot 3: Ecosystem Strategic Advice and Support (Provision of Framework Auditing, Compliance and Support for MarComms) Provide insight and support in relation to the identification of opportunities within current and future framework agreements, DPS solutions, CCS products, negotiations or supplier relationship management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f781550-c189-4cd3-bf25-cc9e66b1b047 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call Off Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2022 - 5 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f781550-c189-4cd3-bf25-cc9e66b1b047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f781550-c189-4cd3-bf25-cc9e66b1b047
  5th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cc58a4c-a1e2-4bcf-96c6-cb467815301a
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d8f9608-02dd-46c3-9fcf-8f4984475b10
  Letter of Appointment

## Notice URLs

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

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