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title: "Communications Contractor for the NHSX Communications team"
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published: "2020-09-24"
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# Communications Contractor for the NHSX Communications team

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80032ed-e612-4892-ab6c-d6c1629bf9f2

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## Summary

The NHS England has recently completed a procurement process for a senior communications contractor specifically for the NHSX Communications team. This contract, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV code 79400000), involved a direct procurement method under a single tender action, with a total contract value of £30,000. The contract period ran from 16 April 2020 to 15 July 2020, and the tender period concluded on 15 April 2020. The contract was awarded to RCS Healthcare Consulting Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in public sector communications and the capacity to deliver impactful consultancy could benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with NHS contracts can provide valuable experience and enhance a company's profile within the healthcare sector, fostering further growth and opportunities for collaboration with public authorities.

## Notice

Senior communications contractor for the NHSX team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7529f851-ff53-4115-a131-96c98342d327 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2020 - 15 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RCS HEALTHCARE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7529f851-ff53-4115-a131-96c98342d327

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7529f851-ff53-4115-a131-96c98342d327
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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