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East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has finalised the procurement process for appointing a public relations agency, with the contract awarded to Big Wave PR. The procurement, under an open procedure, aimed at enhancing East Suffolk's profile as a visitor destination through a comprehensive 12-month public relations and influencer engagement plan. The contracting authority is based in Woodbridge, UK, and this procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on public relations services. The procurement period concluded on 17th July 2025, and the active contract period extends from 16th September 2025 to 15th September 2026, with the award officially published on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses that specialise in public relations consultancy and management to expand their portfolio within the tourism and destination branding sector. Although the tender was not flagged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies experienced in executing national-scale PR campaigns can benefit greatly. This aligns well with businesses capable of delivering influencer engagement strategies and enhancing the visibility of regional destinations, thereby fostering business growth and establishing a footprint in the public sector consultancy domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a professional PR agency or consultant to deliver a 12-month national public relations and influencer engagement approach that raises the positive profile of East Suffolk as a visitor destination

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-670707eb-ae35-4944-af4a-ff48acbcb323
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b28453-f434-46ce-b04f-eea22e2fd2b7
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG WAVE PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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