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GB-Sheffield: Social Media Support Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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23 Apr 2026 at 18:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank is overseeing the procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Social Media Support Services", classified under public relations services. Based in Sheffield, this procurement aims to engage a social media agency to enhance the Bank's organic social media strategy. The award stage was completed with an active status as of 13th March 2026, awarding Kindred Agency Limited the contract. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with procurement conducted via the GCA communications Marketplace DPS. The contracting process originally commenced on 30th January 2026, covering a wide range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £240,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for agencies with expertise in social media strategy integration within a broader marketing framework, positioning themselves as growth partners for the British Business Bank. While the procurement suitability criteria indicate a preference away from SMEs and VCSEs, companies with comprehensive service offerings capable of contributing to sophisticated, multinational campaigns could find significant prospects for expansion and collaboration. Engaging with the British Business Bank could also facilitate stakeholder visibility across diverse regions, thereby bolstering future business endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Social Media Support Services

Notice Description

For the provision of a social media agency to help develop and deliver the Banks organic social media strategy and work closely with our in-house social media team and other marketing agencies to deliver integrated campaigns across our channels. Additional information: This was procured using the GCA communications Marketplace DPS (RM6124).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a12e108-9844-4036-9cfb-98f949fc990a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb066d2-0457-439e-9ade-db0d440e4c2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
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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

KINDRED AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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