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GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:00

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24 Apr 2023 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency," was commissioned by the British Business Bank to provide public relations services. This process, classified under the industry category of Public Relations Services (CPV: 79416000), is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as a competition through the CCS Communication Marketplace DPS RM6124 and concluded with an award notice on 24th April 2023. The contract, valued at £828,000, started on 1st April 2023 and is set to end on 31st March 2025, with an additional twelve-month extension option. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been updated on 20th October 2025 to accommodate additional services required, totalling an extra £285,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive public relations support, particularly large-scale companies similar to Engine Partners UK LLP, the contracted supplier. Organisations with a strong foundation in public relations, especially those adept at managing both project-related and ad hoc requirements, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The extension option also signals potential for ongoing collaboration, providing a stable business opportunity over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 October 2025 for the following reason: Additional PS285,000 added services which have been required from the supplier over the contract duration due to the inclusion of project-related and ad hoc work.(Provision of public relations support to BBB & Start up loans) Additional information: Further competition done via CCS Communication Marketplace DPS RM6124 (FTS reference number 2020/S 245-609030) 1 x 12 month extension available to this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e938c4-3c5b-4326-aa81-4e69cda8596b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
02039051462

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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