--- title: "CCBC20A01 - Provision of Press Office Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE" published: "2020-11-30" --- # CCBC20A01 - Provision of Press Office Services Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f27f1e3c-34aa-4c9b-b7b9-97344a4639f2.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office is seeking bids for the tender titled "CCBC20A01 - Provision of Press Office Services," which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21 December 2020. The successful bidder will start providing services from 14 January 2021, continuing until 13 July 2023. This opportunity is open for potential providers registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, and businesses must have a valid DUNS number to participate. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and media support services, particularly those capable of delivering extensive press office support on a 24/7 basis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement specifies suitability for SMEs. Companies with experience in consulting, software development, and personnel supply services would be well-placed to compete for this contract, enabling them to establish or strengthen their engagement with governmental organisations. ## Notice The Civil Service Commission require a Supplier to provide press office support and advice on a 24/7 basis to the Civil Service Commission. Please see the attached documentation, specifically Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements for additional information. Additional information: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk following the link 'I am a New Supplier User'. Please note that, to register and to enable any subsequent contract award, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement. Your registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Note: If you require additional users from your organisation to see the Invitation to Tender ITT, do not repeat the registration process as this will create a new separate organisation account; instead the registered user can add additional users to the existing supplier organisation account via "User Management" > "Manage Users" > "Users" > "Create". To express your interest in this procurement: 1) Login to the eSourcing Suite portal; 2) On the dashboard select the link ITTs open to all suppliers; 3) On the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" webpage you will see one or more procurements listed, click on the procurement name you wish to access; 4) Click on 'Express Interest' at the top of the next screen; 5) You can now access the published documents in the eSourcing Suite portal. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Customer Service Centre: Telephone: 0345 410 2222 Email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d448f-4802-4ec9-bbeb-5c1209556f86 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2021 - 13 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE : 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 30 Nov 2020 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d448f-4802-4ec9-bbeb-5c1209556f86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0d448f-4802-4ec9-bbeb-5c1209556f86 30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b06c253-156a-4b56-8dce-b94dea294914 CCBC20A01 Attachment 1 - About The Procurement Open Market v1.2 (3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c48f2ec-ced6-48a0-8a04-6f0377c8a395 CCBC20A01 Attachment 2 - How To Bid v1.2 (2) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e09e713-aa47-489c-8709-51fc7f01c984 CCBC20A01 Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements - V1.2 (3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d2efa9c-413e-4251-b7bc-210291608ee1 CCBC20A01 Attachment 4 - Pricing Schedule (3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5e5f5fa-9034-4017-9b7e-0463d061ed0e CCBC20A01 Attachment 5 - Terms and Conditions v1 (2) ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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