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GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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08 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for regional communications services in the North of England, titled "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England." This tender, classified under the industry category of "Public relations services" (CPV 79416000), was conducted through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124. The contracting stage is now in the award phase, with Mc2 Manchester Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £377,370, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The service delivery will extend across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the UK. Specific suitability requirements indicate that the procurement was not targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides significant growth potential for businesses involved in public relations, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale, long-term contracts in diverse geographic locations. Companies with expertise in communications services that can manage and execute cross-jurisdictional strategies are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although the tender was awarded to Mc2 Manchester Ltd, understanding the scope and requirements of this contract can offer insights for businesses seeking similar opportunities with the British Business Bank or within the public relations services sector. The use of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) also indicates flexibility and efficiency in the procurement process, appealing to businesses capable of navigating such frameworks.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England

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-e9c7db26-dc9d-4d5d-b02d-722d7fbd765c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a3cbba-2582-4c85-9983-b8c799bf8b39
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
£377,370 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£377,370 £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

MC2 MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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