Award

Public Relation, Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management Support

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, acting as the buyer, has completed a tender process titled "Public Relation, Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management Support" under the public relations management services sector, classified by the CPV code 79416100. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract is valued at £1,645,833.50 and extends from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, addressing stakeholders across the United Kingdom. This procurement reached its award stage with Hanover Communications International Limited as the successful supplier, with the award finalised on 5 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the communications industry, specifically for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive public relations and stakeholder management services. Organisations that specialise in strategic advice and support on consumer and corporate themes could benefit from such contracts. While the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large agencies adept in integrating public affairs and maintaining strong brand reputations would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Relation, Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management Support

Notice Description

FSCS is engaging in the services of a Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relation Agency to provide public relations, social media, public affairs and stakeholder management support. The agency will deliver a fully integrated comprehensive communications strategy and programme to build and maintain the reputation of FSCS among its audience including; *providing strategic advice and support on development of consumer themes, plans and tactics, on corporate issues and in relation to stakeholder engagement. *provide strategic advice, support and delivery on Public Relations, Public Affairs and stakeholder activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-113c3f23-61d3-4375-8302-5bcd203beb1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f21ee29-ba97-49f6-bc9f-d6d506e1a0e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£987,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,645,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANOVER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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