Award

Public Relations and Public Affairs

SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee has completed a procurement process under Welsh devolved regulations to secure a contract for "Public Relations and Public Affairs" services, aimed at enhancing the Cardiff Capital Region's economic profile. The tender was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold and concluded with an award made on 22nd December 2025. The services focus on strategic public relations, brand positioning, and political engagement within the research and development sector. The process was specifically held in Cardiff, UK, and governs under UKPGA legislation 2023/54 related to public authority sub-central government classifications.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and public affairs, particularly those with expertise in storytelling and brand development. The awarded contract, valued at £49,400 with a potential extension up to 2028, signifies growth prospects for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Four Communication, the successful supplier. Companies in consultancy services, especially those capable of delivering measurable impact in economic innovation and investment promotion, will find this contract appealing and beneficial for expansion in the public sector within the region.

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Notice Title

Public Relations and Public Affairs

Notice Description

Providing measurable, effective and strategic Public Relations (PR) and Public Affairs (PA) support to Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) with a focus on showcasing the region's economic wellbeing, growth, innovation and investment through proactive storytelling, brand positioning and political engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06056f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003004-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE
Contact Name
Francesca Carpanini
Contact Email
francesca.carpanini@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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