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GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Wales

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Wales." This tender, classified under the industry category of Public Relations Services (CPV code 79416000), seeks to support the Bank's Communications team across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was not specifically detailed. The contract, valued at £305,490, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The process concluded with the contract's award on 9th February 2026, with Working Word Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and public relations services, particularly those capable of operating across multiple regions. Although classified as an SME, Working Word Limited was the successful bidder, indicating that small to medium enterprises with expertise in this field can compete effectively. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and secure long-term governmental contracts should consider such tenders as a strategic avenue for growth and development.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Wales

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-b5fd17-57b18b6b-2799-47cc-a0d6-f6081d2a9cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c539ff1-5d55-47d3-8794-9026f10cffa6
Current Stage
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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
£305,490 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,490 £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

WORKING WORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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