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GB-Sheffield: North of England - Regional PR Support

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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29 Apr 2021 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has awarded a contract for public relations consultancy services, titled "GB-Sheffield: North of England - Regional PR Support," aimed at enhancing communications for small businesses within the North of England. The open procurement process concluded on 31st March 2021, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 and a total value of £140,000. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those with experience in B2B communications and campaigns targeting stakeholders within the small business finance sector. Agencies capable of demonstrating local knowledge and previous success outside of London would be particularly well-suited for this tender. The successful supplier, MC2 Manchester Ltd, is expected to leverage their expertise to support the British Business Bank in delivering impactful public relations campaigns that resonate with the intended audiences across the North of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: North of England - Regional PR Support

Notice Description

We are looking for an agency that can demonstrate the following: *A strong team with a depth of understanding of the small business finance ecosystem in the North of England and political and policy environment for smaller businesses. *Wide ranging experience working in small business finance, corporate finance and investment sectors (N.B. please do not include experience relating to consumer or retail financial services). *A track-record working for both public and private sector organisations. *A proven track record of successful campaigns targeting relevant audiences in the North of England covered by the tender. *A track-record of delivering work outside London, across the North of England. In area presence is preferred. *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Scottish business and financial media with strong relationships across the North of England media. *Knowledge and breadth of understanding of North of England stakeholder structures including representative bodies and potential strategic partners *A track-record working as an extension to an in-house media relations team/press office, including distributing and selling-in press notices/announcements. *A track-record of developing and managing successful, creative public relations campaigns aimed at B2B and stakeholder audiences. *A commitment to measurement and evaluation and working to agreed KPIs, familiar with using the Barcelona Principles or the Government Communications Service (GCS) Evaluation Framework. *The agency selected will have the capacity and capability to deliver against an agreed scope of work, on time and on budget. Effective integration of planned work with the bank's three main regional fund programmes and partner agencies is a key requirement. These three regional funds are the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) *Working with the Bank's UK Network team and marketing team to deliver relevant supporting PR activity in support of campaigns or thematic activity will also be required *The agency will offer an account team that has demonstrable experience of corporate communications, reputation management, public relations and campaigns

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef8f4462-de38-49fe-80dc-a1cdee83c51d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399a3d59-4008-4376-8813-d6753c7ad42e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
Contact Name
Jocelyn Marlow
Contact Email
jocelyn.marlow@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142127821

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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