Published date: 28 April 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 31 July 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Public relations services - 79416000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£110,000

Procurement reference

C2257

Published date

28 April 2025

Closing date

31 July 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The contract provides part-time press and media services for the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) through D F Press Limited. These services encompass 24/7 press and media communications advice, offering ongoing support on complex and high-profile ethical standards issues. In terms of media handling, the team will respond immediately to media inquiries and interview requests, providing guidance on statements that the Chair can make. Additionally, the services include the development and oversight of communication strategies in collaboration with the CSPL Secretariat. Social media management involves administering the CSPL's social media channels with daily monitoring and posting, while media opportunity identification focuses on finding relevant media opportunities for the Chair and the Committee's activities. Content creation responsibilities include drafting blogs and other communication materials, alongside operational notes and press releases as necessary. The team will also participate in monthly Committee meetings and related events, providing essential communications support and regular progress updates, ensuring that media strategies and issues are effectively discussed. Overall, these services aim to enhance the visibility and communication effectiveness of the CSPL's work.

Award information

Awarded date

27 July 2023

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2025

Total value of contract

£110,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

D F PRESS LIMITED

Address

D F Press Limited
Suite 15
The Enterprise Centre
Coxbridge Business Park
Farnham, Surrey
United Kingdom
GU10 5EH

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

70 Whitehall
LONDON
SW1A2AS
England

Email

commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk