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title: "Communication Support Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Communication Support Consultancy Services

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f76098cc-3b26-42c8-a316-44bbefa8eb38

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## Summary

This procurement document focuses on the provision of communication support consultancy services by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS), facilitated by Hampshire County Council as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded for a period starting from 7th October 2025 to 2nd February 2026, with a maximum contract value of £40,000. This process belongs to the 'award' stage of procurement and is classified under the industry category 'Marketing management consultancy services'. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method followed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing management consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, as the contract is suited to them, although it is not designated for voluntary and community sector enterprises. With a focus on delivering specialist communication support, businesses with expertise in consultancy for public sector organisations, particularly within the fire and rescue service domain, would find this project well-aligned with their services. This contract provides a valuable opportunity for the awarded supplier, DRD Partnership Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in London, to expand their portfolio within public sector consultancy services.

## Notice

THIS IS A NOTICE ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (HIWFRS) HIWFRS have awarded a contract for the provision of specialist communication support consultancy. the contract will be for an initial period of approx. 3 months, with the option to extend by a further month. The contract will have a maximum value of PS40,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76e5aec-d465-48db-ac2d-9ef69d3cca78 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRD PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76e5aec-d465-48db-ac2d-9ef69d3cca78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76e5aec-d465-48db-ac2d-9ef69d3cca78
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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