This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 09:26

Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has successfully completed an open procurement process for the "PRN26021 Media and Stakeholder Relations Partner". The contract, valued at £96,480, was awarded to Open Strategic Communications Limited on 4th August 2026. The scope of work focuses on providing comprehensive public and stakeholder relations services, crucial for effective corporate communications across various channels. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, with an initial duration of two years and potential for a two-year extension upon mutual agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion and was conducted through a below-threshold open competition.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and stakeholder communications. The open competition method allowed for broad participation, receiving a total of eight bids. Companies well-versed in integrated communication strategies across multiple platforms will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity. Large-scale suppliers, such as Open Strategic Communications Limited, have demonstrated the capability to address Choice Housing Ireland Limited’s needs for managing media and stakeholder relationships. With the possibility of contract renewal, there is substantial opportunity for sustained collaboration and business expansion within the sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06908e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073512-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£96,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

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