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title: "Comms SME consultant"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# Comms SME consultant

Buyer: EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d928cea9-6b75-4058-a428-a34e1a608ab2

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## Summary

East Hampshire District Council has completed the procurement process for a "Comms SME consultant" in the industry category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Penna PLC. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 21 February 2023 and the contract period from 21 March 2023 to 20 June 2023. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £42,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to grow by offering their consultancy services in business communications. Companies with expertise in business services and those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector will find this tender particularly beneficial. Penna PLC, a supplier with a strong track record, demonstrates the competitive business landscape for such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Comms SME consultant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a1191c-ad42-4ca1-a237-764ef6c4747a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 | EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERSFIELD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU32 3LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | East Hampshire |
| Electoral ward | Petersfield Bell Hill |
| Westminster constituency | East Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a1191c-ad42-4ca1-a237-764ef6c4747a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a1191c-ad42-4ca1-a237-764ef6c4747a
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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