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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Peabody Trust is currently in the tender stage for establishing a Public Relations Agencies Framework, aiming to contract multiple suppliers to provide strategic and operational public relations services across its various initiatives in development, placemaking, corporate, and customer communications. Located in London, this procurement process, valued at £420,000 gross, invites businesses to participate in a competitive flexible procedure, with key deadlines being the expression of interest by 17th July 2026 and the awards concluded by 31st August 2026. Interested parties will engage through the Delta E-Sourcing portal, adhering to an open procurement method, seeking to finalise agreements with suppliers by 28th September 2026. This framework will last for four years, allowing for both direct awards and mini-competition-based procurements as needed.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for public relations firms specialising in development and regeneration, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and corporate communications to secure a structured, long-term collaboration with a major public authority. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a solid track record in campaign planning, content creation, and influencer engagement will find a suitable platform to showcase their capabilities and engage in meaningful competitive processes that could boost their business portfolios. The framework encourages innovative approaches to delivering high-quality public relations solutions, making it a viable avenue for agencies looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Peabody Public Relations Agencies Framework

Notice Description

Peabody is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Public Relations Agencies Framework to provide strategic and operational public relations support across its development, placemaking, corporate and customer communications activities. The Framework will provide access to experienced agencies capable of delivering a range of services, including development and regeneration PR, media relations, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, campaign planning and delivery, content creation, brand activation, event support, influencer engagement, homeowner case studies and strategic communications advice. The Framework Agreement will operate for a period of four years and will enable Peabody to procure specialist public relations services through direct award and/or mini-competition processes, depending on the nature and requirements of the individual project. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Public-relations-services./T966224SM4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T966224SM4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058844-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2030 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
PEABODY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7JB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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