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Specialist PR advice required for Malvern Theatre Levelling Up project

MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Specialist PR advice required for Malvern Theatre Levelling Up project" was conducted by Malvern Hills District Council, a sub-central government authority based in Malvern, UK. This process, categorised under services within the advertising and marketing sector, aimed to acquire specialist public relations services. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 17th December 2025 to Encore PR Ltd, located in Cheltenham, UK. The project commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £41,220 excluding VAT (£49,464 gross). The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the award and active status of the contract.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium enterprises skilled in providing public relations and marketing services, particularly those aiming to penetrate public sector markets or expand their portfolio in the arts and culture development projects. Businesses offering expertise in communication strategies, content creation, and media relationship management would find themselves well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. As this project is part of the Levelling Up agenda, companies looking to establish themselves as key players in projects with socioeconomic development objectives will gain significant growth potential.

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Notice Title

Specialist PR advice required for Malvern Theatre Levelling Up project

Notice Description

The Council requires specialist PR services in respect of the Malvern Theatre Levelling Up project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@malvernhills.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 3AF
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Great Malvern
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCORE PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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