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2025-054 Public Affairs Support

Ofgem

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Jul 2026 at 13:51

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

17 Apr 2026 at 12:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 11:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 15:43

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has recently undergone a significant procurement process concerning public affairs support. The tender, titled "2025-054 Public Affairs Support," involved multiple stages starting from planning to contract award and ultimately contract termination. The services were to be implemented primarily in London and Wales, focusing on enhancing public affairs strategy across Great Britain. This procurement, following an open procedure, originally began with a planned procurement notice published on 29th August 2025, and the final contract termination date was recorded as 2nd July 2026, after the breach of confidentiality by the supplier, Cavendish Consulting Ltd. The initial contract was awarded on 17th April 2026, for services in the area of public relations, under CPV code 79416000, worth GBP 210,000.

The opportunity was designed for businesses equipped to deliver both practical public affairs support and strategic insight, particularly those possessing specific expertise in the Welsh public affairs landscape. SMEs with capabilities in strategic consultancy or those adept at enhancing public engagement and policymaker relationships would find a strong fit here. Despite the unfortunate contract termination, businesses keen on engaging in similar future tenders may benefit from Ofgem’s requirements for extending their engagement reach and rapport with stakeholders within the energy sector. Continuous demand for expert knowledge and insights in public relations presents ripe opportunities for responsive consultancy firms that can guarantee confidentiality and robust strategic input in public affairs development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-054 Public Affairs Support

Notice Description

Ofgem require support within their External Affairs team in Wales specifically, as well as wider GB with the development and delivery of public affairs. This requires on the ground support in Wales through an agency with Welsh-specific knowledge and insight in order to increase engagement in the nation. In addition, wider capacity gaps in the team have created a need for additional support from an external organisation to help with public affairs in Great Britain (GB) more broadly. This covers both delivery work and strategic insight in order to help the internal team broaden and strengthen relationships with policymakers and increase their awareness and understanding of Ofgem's work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ofgem
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cavendish Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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