Tender

PRN26021 Media and Stakeholder Relations Partner

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited has announced a tender for a "PRN26021 Media and Stakeholder Relations Partner" to bolster its corporate communications. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method for services valued at £180,000. The project specifically targets the public relations sector, with services including public relations management and consultancy. This opportunity, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is based in Belfast, United Kingdom, and invites submissions until 3rd June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 27th May 2026. The contract is set for an initial two-year term starting on 1st September 2026, with a potential extension of up to two additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public and stakeholder relations to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent organisation like Choice Housing Ireland Limited. Companies adept in integrated communications across multiple channels would find this an excellent fit. The evaluation criteria, focusing on quality and price, present an opening for innovative firms with strong PR strategies. Businesses wishing to participate can register their interest via eTendersNI and should prepare to demonstrate excellence in stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities to succeed in this competitive procurement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN26021 Media and Stakeholder Relations Partner

Notice Description

Choice Housing Ireland Ltd (the Group) wish to procure a public and stakeholder relations partner to assist with effective corporate communications. The partner organisation will be expected to assist with integrated communications across all channels that engage with multiple stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract is initially 2 years but there is a potential extension for a further 2 years which is subject to internal senior approval and mutual acceptance of both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06908e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040646-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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