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Strategic Communications Support November 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

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06 Jan 2026 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, sought strategic communications support to bolster the Upstream London strategy, launched in November 2024. The contract involves public relations services crucial for engaging national and international audiences through media outreach, consultation responses, and policy development activities. This single tender action, with a value of £96,000, was awarded on 16th December 2025 to Matrix SCM and covers services from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The process was classified under the public relations services category, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase as of January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in communications and public relations, particularly those with experience in high-level public affairs and media engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, especially if they possess strong networks and expertise in strategic communication within public sectors. The procurement method was direct, indicating a streamlined process suitable for firms capable of quickly mobilising resources and delivering targeted outcomes under specific guidelines set by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Communications Support November 2025

Notice Description

Specialist external communications support with national high level public affairs expertise to deliver critical components of the Upstream London strategy launched in November 2024. Key services include - Public Relations (PR) and media support and outreach to high profile national and international speakers at the Innovation Districts Convention in 2026; - Raise profile with national key decisionmakers through a targeted briefing plan; - Secure media opportunities to promote the Council's Industrial Strategy; and - Support with consultation responses, select committee inquiries, and any other relevant policy development activity that helps to promote Hammersmith & Fulham, Upstream London and the interests of residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02f1204e-8de9-4c32-8c3f-e3d9bfbc93b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0949ddd1-9188-44fe-85dc-c1b83884dc14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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