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GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of public relations services to support its Strategy and Engagement Communications team. This procurement, under the title "GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency," falls within the services category of the industry classification. The procurement was conducted through the GCA Communications Marketplace DPS RM6124. The awarded tender has a total contract value of £502,800 and will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with locations covering the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The award stage of this tender concluded on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly those with experience and capability in managing strategic communications for financial institutions. While the procurement was awarded to MHP Group Limited, large-scale agencies in the PR sector could find similar opportunities profitable, especially when looking to establish or expand their footprint across various international territories covered by this contract. Understanding the British Business Bank's communication strategies and aligning with their goals can provide a competitive edge in future tenders. Businesses with substantial resources and strategic PR capabilities are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency

Notice Description

The provision of an agency to support the Bank's Strategy and Engagement Communications team. Additional information: This was procurement through GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61ada520-038a-4cb0-b2ac-be7e248f1d53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d33030-c438-468b-bd06-7d24a9a0d6f9
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
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
£502,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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

MHP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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