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Public Relations support for the Property Development Project

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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06 May 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Public Relations support for the Property Development Project at Sheffield Hallam University has reached the award stage. The university, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is located at the City Campus in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the services industry category, specifically targets public relations services. The procurement method was below threshold, and the award was made to Counter Context Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Sheffield, for a total gross amount of £18,624. Key dates include the award date on 24th April 2026, with the contract period commencing on 9th May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, especially those familiar with property development projects. SMEs with demonstrable experience in public engagement and property sector communications would be particularly well-suited to similar tenders in future. Engaging with such projects enables businesses to expand their portfolios and potentially establish long-term relationships with educational institutions and public authorities. Involvement in this tender allows companies to engage in high-visibility projects that may lead to further opportunities in both the public and educational sectors.

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Notice Title

Public Relations support for the Property Development Project

Notice Description

For the provision of Public Relations support for the Property Development Project and sale of Properties on Woodville Hall and Collegiate Crescent Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06922d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTER CONTEXT

Further Information

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