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FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

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03 Oct 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has completed the awarding stage for the public relations services contract entitled "FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations." This selective tender, through a restricted procedure, sought to obtain communication services to enhance FSCS's reputation across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Hanover Communications International Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,645,833.50 GBP, for an initial three-year period starting from 1st April 2025, with possibilities for two extensions of up to one year each. The procurement, classified under the industry category of public relations services (CPV code: 79416000), was designed to support strategic advice and operational activities in public relations, public affairs, and stakeholder management.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses within the communications industry, especially those specialising in public relations and influencer engagement strategies. It offers a substantial revenue stream with the potential for impactful work that can elevate a firm’s portfolio in managing large-scale stakeholder engagement projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver integrated communication strategies are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration with a large-scale organisation like FSCS can enhance a supplier's credibility and open the doors to further opportunities in both public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations

Notice Description

FSCS seeks to procure 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 successful supplier 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 The Contract will be for an initial 3 years with the option to extend on 2 occasions for periods of up to 12 months on each occasion (maximum length of contract to be 5 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-592a540d-ce74-47fa-8316-fafc54988811
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290bcb5a-0581-48a3-a050-986e592c9a2a
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
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
£1,645,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,645,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME
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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