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Global Corporate Communications

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Grid UK Limited, focuses on "Global Corporate Communications" within the communications industry. The tender invites qualified agencies to partner with National Grid in developing a strategic communications framework. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a competitive flexible procedure, with an emphasis on innovation and strategic messaging. The tender, classified under the "Private Utility" sector, spans both the UK and the US, reflecting the global nature of the initiative. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 22 September 2025, with the award period ending on 30 January 2026. The resulting contract period commences on 1 March 2026 and concludes on 28 February 2029.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for agencies specialising in public relations and strategic communications, specifically those with capabilities in global corporate engagement, thought leadership, and issue management. Agencies with experience in crisis communications and executive visibility are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, provides a platform for successful bidders to collaborate directly with National Grid's communications team, enhancing their portfolio and presence in both the UK and international markets. It involves complex and flexible service options, allowing for adaptability and responsiveness in the communications strategy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Corporate Communications

Notice Description

National Grid is issuing this tender to invite qualified agencies to submit proposals for global corporate communications strategy and messaging, thought leadership, issues management, crisis communications, and executive visibility. The company is conducting a review of its communications agency network and is seeking a global agency lead partner. This firm will partner with National Grid's corporate communications team to help define a unifying strategy, narrative, and communications framework to optimally position the company and tell its story of industry leadership, innovation, and commitment to the future state of energy delivery to its customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This could include issue management for key reputational issues and crisis response which could not be determined at this stage in terms of complexity and value or the right to additional purchases within the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056626-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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