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For the Provision of: Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser

First Choice Homes Oldham

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:01

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Feb 2026 at 12:06

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser" has been awarded by First Choice Homes Oldham, located at First Place, 22 Union Street, Oldham, United Kingdom. This is a two-year fixed contract, with a start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2028, having an option to extend for an additional year based on business needs. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The service, classified under the public relations category, involves providing media relations and public affairs advice, delivered by a single point of contact who will collaborate with the in-house Communications and Marketing team at First Choice Homes Oldham. This contract, valued at £297,000 with a gross amount of £356,400, has been awarded to Halfpenny Communications Limited, a small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Mildenhall.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the public relations sector to grow by providing specialised advisory services that interface directly with the strategic communications efforts of a significant public authority. SMEs focusing on media relations and public affairs can leverage such contracts to expand their client bases, enhance their portfolios, and establish long-term commercial relationships. Organisations with expertise in managing public perception, enhancing corporate communications, and navigating governmental relations would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thus helping them build credibility and grow their services in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of: Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser

Notice Description

This is a 2 year fixed contract with an option to extend by 1 year for a single point of contact for the provision of media relations & public affairs advise. All work will be delivered by one individual. They will also be asked to work closely with FCHO's in-house Communications and Marketing team and CEO.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extended if required based on business needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
First Choice Homes Oldham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1BE
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Halfpenny Communications Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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