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GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Scotland

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:20

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, located in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Scotland" within the public relations services industry category. This procurement was specifically aimed at supporting the Bank's Communications team within the region. The contract, valued at £305,490, was awarded on 9th February 2026, with the contract period slated to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030. The procurement process reached the award stage and was conducted through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124. The services extend geographically across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public relations services that are able to cater to transnational needs across diverse territories. With the involvement of an agency such as Frame Creative PR Ltd, an SME situated in Glasgow, there is a demonstrated avenue for similar size companies to engage in and secure future projects with large public entities like the British Business Bank. Businesses that focus on providing comprehensive regional communications services stand to benefit substantially from participating in dynamic and large-scale public engagements through this recognised DPS framework.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Scotland

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb2320e-b724-4348-ac73-ad2b2f3ad9ed
Current Stage
Award
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

FRAME CREATIVE PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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