Tender

PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications

TRANSLINK

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 16:24

Planning

06 May 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking headquartered in Belfast, has initiated an open procurement process titled "PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications." This tender, under the category of business and management consultancy services, focuses on professional services related to stakeholder management and communications. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 27th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and it will operate under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and may extend up to 31st March 2035, offering businesses ample time to engage with the framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy and general management consultancy services. Companies that have experience in handling large-scale stakeholder engagements and are adept at managing utility sector communications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth by aligning with a strategic public sector partner like Translink, which is looking to enhance its communications and stakeholder management capabilities over an extended contract period.

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Notice Title

PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications

Notice Description

Professional Services related to Stakeholder Management and Communications

Planning Information

Questionnaire to be published on eTendersNI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041627-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
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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