Tender

Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX

STONEWATER LTD

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Ltd, a public undertaking based in Leicester, UK, is inviting tenders for "Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX". This contract seeks a public affairs agency to enhance the company's public profile and engage stakeholders in housing and community issues. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender currently active, aiming to appoint a supplier by the end of the award period on 27 February 2026. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 9 January 2026, and all communications are to be conducted electronically in English. The value of the contract is estimated at £384,000, and it involves providing public relations services across various UK regions, including West Midlands, East Midlands, and South East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public affairs, public relations, and related consultancy services, particularly those experienced in high-level stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Given the open procurement method, the competition is structured to be accessible to a wide range of suppliers including SMEs. Ideal candidates will possess capabilities for strategic guidance and tactical execution in media and public relations and may benefit from expanding their portfolio with structured project engagements and retainer arrangements over a period extending potentially up to May 2030. Businesses that can provide innovative campaign support, creative design solutions, and multimedia content development stand to gain considerable visibility and impact through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX

Notice Description

Stonewater is looking to appoint a supplier to fulfil our requirements for a public affairs agency to support Stonewater and Mount Green in enhancing its public profile, engaging key political (and other) stakeholders, and driving advocacy on critical housing and community issues. The selected agency will provide ongoing strategic guidance, tactical execution, and support across various channels to ensure alignment with our mission and objectives. We will operate the contract as a retainer fee structure. Additionally, we may require support on a project basis for specialised activities such as photography, creative design work, video creation, and targeted campaigns beyond the retainer. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995601623

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075371-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
STONEWATER LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
donna.monro@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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