Tender

Communication Agency for Peterborough Station Quarter

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Communication Agency for Peterborough Station Quarter." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on marketing management consultancy and public relations services. Based in Peterborough, UK, the project involves designing and delivering a strategic engagement programme aimed at political stakeholders, local residents, landowners, and businesses. The process is being run as an open competition that falls below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4 December 2025. Interested parties must submit any enquiries by 28 November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and public relations, particularly those with experience in engaging diverse stakeholder groups. Companies with a robust track record in delivering strategic engagement programmes could leverage this contract to further expand their influence in public sector projects. The contract period spans from 22 December 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an emphasis on quality over price (70% to 30%). Such projects can provide a platform for growth, reputation building, and strengthened industry connections for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Agency for Peterborough Station Quarter

Notice Description

To appoint a communications consultant to design and deliver a strategic engagement programme targeting political stakeholders, local residents, landowners, and businesses, ensuring broad support and meaningful input into the development process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e15a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073934-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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