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PR Agency

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public relations services contract titled "PR Agency" has been completed successfully. The contract was awarded to Headland Consultancy Limited by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, acting on behalf of National Savings & Investments (NS&I). The service aims to develop NS&I's media handling strategy within the United Kingdom, with the industry category focusing on public relations services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15 February 2026, and the contract commenced on 16 February 2026, concluding on 30 March 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for public relations enterprises looking to expand their portfolio, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are deemed suitable for participation. With NS&I as the contracting authority, the collaboration with Headland Consultancy Limited highlights potential for businesses with expertise in media strategies and public relations to work alongside major financial institutions, providing opportunities for business visibility and growth. Additionally, organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors could also find prospects through similar framework agreements.

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Notice Title

PR Agency

Notice Description

Headland Consultancy Limited (HCL) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of National Savings & Investment (NS&I) to help inform and develop NS&I's media handling strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1123c13e-f267-4ecf-a398-1d19359c2f3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a1464-a159-4a41-a02c-11b8144693c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADLAND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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