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title: "CCCC18A86-1 Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit"
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# CCCC18A86-1 Provision of Consultancy for Marketing, Communications & Research Audit

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d404d8e7-d6cf-4427-8185-5f17c5dfb051

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is located at 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England. This process is designated as tender for the provision of consultancy services in Marketing, Communications, and Research Audit, with the contract valued at £69,000. The contract was due to expire on 25th March 2019 but has been extended for an additional three months, setting the new expiry date to 25th June 2019. The tender process is classified as selective and operated via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st September 2018.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marketing and communications. Firms that can leverage their experience to provide in-depth research and advisory capabilities will be well suited to participate. Given the nature of the contract, larger consultancy firms may find it advantageous, although there may still be space for smaller suppliers with niche expertise to compete effectively.

## Notice

An extention to the contract duration. The contract is due to expire on 25th March 2019, however, the original contract provides means to extend the contract for a further three (3) months. The Customer would like to utilize this option, thus meaning a new expiry date of 25th June 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72886e-58ca-4e42-ab31-e9300897c824 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 25 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72886e-58ca-4e42-ab31-e9300897c824

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72886e-58ca-4e42-ab31-e9300897c824
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fac8a73d-2ec3-4ffd-9d30-f6580dd6f7c4
  Call Off Schedule 12 Variation REDACTED

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