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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce86b80d-0d04-4ca8-a1ed-38eaddf64eb5

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the "Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, a division of the Cabinet Office. This contract falls within the research and development consultancy services industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South West. The contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and is classified under a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24th September 2018 and is set to conclude on 25th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the consultancy services sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialised marketing and research expertise. Companies experienced in delivering consultancy services could find this contract particularly valuable, as it highlights demand for effective marketing and communications strategies in the public sector. Participating in similar initiatives could pave the way for future contracts and collaborations with government agencies.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb17fcda-820c-4807-8dff-ca196e9f6380 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2019 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb17fcda-820c-4807-8dff-ca196e9f6380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb17fcda-820c-4807-8dff-ca196e9f6380
  14th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24c96d02-c353-46bd-8944-d40c6c210198
  CCCC18A86- Award Letter v1.0 (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8d98bb7-3607-4b0a-903c-341ee4cb87e3
  CCCC18A86- Contract v2.0 (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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