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GB-Sheffield: NRIF Media Partnership

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "GB-Sheffield: NRIF Media Partnership" was procured by the British Business Bank PLC, a development bank owned by the UK Government and based in Sheffield. This contract falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is valued at £60,000. The procurement process has been completed, and it involved activities such as roundtable events, digital marketing, and media publication efforts targeted at supporting the NRIF funds. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd July 2025 and the contract term running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. The supplier selected for this contract is Newsco Business Insider, located in Manchester, and the services are primarily aimed at the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Although the procurement method is not specified, this award stage indicates a completed tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale media campaigns, organising events, and producing thought leadership content will find this contract beneficial for expanding their reach and enhancing their portfolio. While the British Business Bank is the buying entity, the selection of Newsco Business Insider suggests that established organisations with a proven track record in media partnerships are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Furthermore, given the value and duration of the contract, this opportunity provides a stable revenue stream and potential for strategic growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: NRIF Media Partnership

Notice Description

Media activity to include roundtable events, breakfast panel events, blog posts, thought leadership pieces, digital marketing and advertising with accompanying coverage where relevant to be used for all six existing NRIF funds Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d102ac-9fe8-4d63-a4f3-c814ce9efacb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef85a85c-87ba-4239-a59c-e5dce6f9554a
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSCO BUSINESS INSIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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