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Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

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Award

23 Sep 2021 at 13:15

Tender

06 Feb 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is currently seeking a strategic partner for its Public Relations, Public Affairs, and Stakeholder Relations services. Located in Inner London, this opportunity falls under the public relations industry category and is characterised by a selective procurement method using a competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender was initiated on February 6, 2021, with a submission deadline of March 8, 2021. The total contract value is £1,500,000, aimed at defining and delivering the FSCS's communication strategy over a potential contract period of up to five years.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the public relations and communications sector, particularly those offering innovative strategies and comprehensive stakeholder engagement services. Firms specialising in areas such as crisis management, media relations, and strategic communication are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The selected partner will play a crucial role in enhancing FSCS's public engagement and strategic messaging, which could lead to long-term collaborations and additional projects aligned with the FSCS’s objectives.

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Notice Title

Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations

Notice Description

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking to procure a big-thinking, strategic single partner to help define and deliver our public relations, public affairs and stakeholder relationship strategy. The strategy will transform the way we communicate with our external audiences, building both awareness and advocacy and driving the right outcomes for all audiences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking to procure a big-thinking, strategic single partner to help define and deliver our public relations, public affairs and stakeholder relationship strategy. The strategy will transform the way we communicate with our external audiences, building both awareness and advocacy and driving the right outcomes for all audiences. The procurement of a partner to help us transform our external communications is critical to the success of our strategy. You can find out more about our strategy visiting - https://www.fscs.org.uk/about-us/mission-and-strategy: The services we are seeking to procure include (but are not limited to): The usual * public relations. * public affairs. * stakeholder management. * legal and policy counsel and advice. * social and media monitoring and management. * events. * crisis management communications. * campaigns. * corporate communications, content, positioning and storytelling. * executive profile raising. * media training and support. * measurement. Transformation * work with us to create a strategic roadmap, built on research and insights, that transforms the way we engage and communicate with key audiences. * help us put in place structure, processes and measurements that help deliver the roadmap - including doing some of the work where needed or agreed. * work with us our other agencies, to successfully deliver integrated / aligned communications and campaigns. * be ready to step in and get involved when things get tough (we are a small organisation). * help us define measurements of success, so we know we are doing a great job. * become a part of our amazing team, to define and deliver the best outcomes for all our audiences...and have some fun along the way.

Renewal: The initial term, during which the Services shall be delivered in full, is for a period of 3 years. There will be an option for FSCS to extend the contract on up to 2 years occasions for a maximum duration of 12 months on each of those occasions, therefore making the Term a potential total term of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0290e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023696-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME
Contact Name
Jean Mutudza
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073758175

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANOVER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL

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