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GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Midlands

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process titled "Regional Communications Services - Midlands" under the award stage. The contract, valued at £305,490, aims to provide agency support to the Bank's Communications team, focusing on public relations services. This opportunity was facilitated through the GCA Communications Marketplace DPS RM6124. The procurement encompasses regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several European areas, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. The award was made to Story Comms Limited on 9 February 2026, with the tender having closed on 28 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for communications agencies, especially those with experience in public relations, to collaborate with a prominent financial institution like the British Business Bank. Although the procurement did not specifically focus on supporting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive communication strategies across the diverse geo-locations involved would find this contract advantageous for growth. Agencies capable of engaging with diverse regions and exhibiting robust case studies in effectively managing public relations on a regional scale would be well-suited for such competitive marketplaces in future ventures.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Midlands

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-b5fd17-633356a2-3b8f-4b35-86ae-5cc5e0a34cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08966711-4631-4801-8f88-2646a3cd7d01
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
£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

STORY COMMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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