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GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - South West

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has awarded a contract for "Regional Communications Services - South West" to DCA Public Relations. This procurement process falls under the industry category of public relations services and covers a broad location scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender, managed through the GCA Communications Marketplace DPS RM6124, has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2030. The contract is valued at £287,520, and the formal award notice was published on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and public relations services. Although the main contract has already been awarded to DCA Public Relations, similar future opportunities may arise, particularly for firms capable of providing comprehensive regional communication strategies. Large enterprises with extensive resources in covering diverse geographical regions might find such contracts lucrative, facilitating potential expansion and client base diversification. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, the substantial contract value reflects the scale and reach of services required, highlighting the demand for experienced and established agencies in this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - South West

Notice Description

For the provision of an agency to support the Bank's Communications team within the region. Additional information: This was procured through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e73ce5-0e98-4cff-aea8-646e104bfc02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652e53de-b041-48bb-ab5b-9265976d4a73
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
SME

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
£287,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DCA PUBLIC RELATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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