Award

CSAC2313 PR& Marketing services

CSA CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by CSA Catapult, involved a tender for PR and Marketing services, categorised under the advertising and marketing industry. The procurement was conducted through an open competition with a 'Below threshold' method, focusing on the delivery of services at the Innovation Centre in Newport, UK. The procurement process included phases from tender initiation on July 7, 2025, to the conclusion and contract award on October 20, 2025. Key milestones included the submission deadline on August 6, 2025, with the final stage of bids completed by October 16, 2025. The awarded contract to CityPress Services, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, commences on October 24, 2025, running until October 17, 2028, with a total contract value of £174,000 (gross £208,000).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the communications sector, especially those skilled in strategic marketing and public relations. Companies capable of providing comprehensive content creation, media relations, and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to such opportunities. With a value of £174,000, it is particularly attractive for large enterprises with extensive capabilities and resources necessary to support governmental and organisational communications needs. Moreover, this type of contract can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio, showcasing their ability to handle multi-faceted communication tasks for public authority clients.

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Notice Title

CSAC2313 PR& Marketing services

Notice Description

We are seeking a communications agency to support our day-to-day activities. This includes, but is not limited to: *Content creation (press releases, case studies, blogs), *Media relations, *Social media support, *Event promotion *Stakeholder engagement. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=988352284

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066829-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CSA CATAPULT
Contact Name
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYPRESS SERVICES

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