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Communication Support 2025-27

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Communication Support 2025-27". This contract involves services in the industry category of marketing management consultancy, specifically aimed at supporting communication with stakeholders during periods of high pressure or crises. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to HOOD & WOOLF LIMITED, a small enterprise based in London. The contract started on 8th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with an option for extension until the end of 2027. The procurement method was limited competition, falling below threshold requirements, with the call for such services originating from Birmingham, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in crisis communication. Given the nature of the services required, companies that specialise in or possess extensive experience with public sector communication strategies would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a notable advantage in such contracts, as evidenced by the successful bid from HOOD & WOOLF LIMITED. This contract, valued at £50,000, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to grow within the public sector by aligning their offerings with the specific needs of government bodies during critical times.

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Notice Title

Communication Support 2025-27

Notice Description

The award of a contract for support relating to communicating with stakeholders during times of high pressure, crises, or an event outside the normal course of business. Term is 12 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOD & WOOLF

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