Tender

Corporate Affairs Strategic Communications

METROPOLITAN HOUSING TRUST LTD

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
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27 Feb 2026 at 14:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd, a sub-central government authority based in London, is seeking expert services for "Corporate Affairs Strategic Communications." The procurement process currently stands in the tender update stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 24th March 2026. This tender falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category and will be carried out using an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The project, valued at £460,000 excl. VAT, is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026 and potentially extend up to June 2029, subject to renewal options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital presence. With a focus on quality over pricing, businesses with expertise in developing audience insights, drafting communications, and website design are well-suited to compete. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and involves procedures that include presentation and negotiation, fostering growth and innovation in the communications landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Affairs Strategic Communications

Notice Description

Corporate Affairs Strategic Communications advice and guidance including (but not limited to): Reputational risk Development of strategic plans for projects and announcements Development of audience insight Support at stakeholder and resident events Supporting MTVH in the engagement of relevant stakeholders Drafting communications' content including press releases, financial results announcements, op-ed columns, internal communications posts, social media posts, resident newsletters, briefing notes for senior team, reports, and publications Website design and hosting Design of newsletters, invitations and other assets for projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months after 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019888-2026
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
Competitive flexible 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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
METROPOLITAN HOUSING TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N14 6PW
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Southgate and Wood Green

Further Information

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