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WIA - Comms Support (Phase One)

The West of England Combined Authority

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12 Aug 2026 at 10:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority commissioned communications and public relations consultancy support for the West Innovation Arc and the Spatial Development Strategy, Phase One. The work covers strategic communications relating to these regional development initiatives, including advice and support to communicate their purpose, progress and implications. It is a services contract for public relations consultancy. Delivery is in Bristol and the surrounding West of England area, covering the Bristol area and neighbouring authorities. The buyer is the West of England Combined Authority, based in Bristol. The requirement is therefore relevant to communications agencies, public affairs consultancies and public relations specialists with experience supporting major regional development, planning or economic growth programmes.

This below-threshold procurement used a limited competition and has been completed. One lot was awarded to College Green Group. The award is active and the contract was signed on 17 June 2026. The contract period runs from 17 June 2026 to 31 August 2026, with a permitted two-month extension to a maximum end date of 31 October 2026. Its value is £67,500 excluding VAT, or £81,000 including VAT. The procurement was evaluated as a public relations consultancy services requirement. The buyer selected College Green Group as the supplier for the communications and PR support. The contract is active, and the available outcome shows one supplier and one completed lot.

This outcome demonstrates demand from the West of England Combined Authority for specialist communications and public relations support around complex regional development and spatial planning work. A credible future competitor would need to translate technical policy, planning and economic development material into clear communications for varied public and stakeholder audiences. Relevant strengths would include strategic communications planning, media and public affairs advice, stakeholder engagement, issues management and the ability to support a public authority working across several neighbouring areas. Experience with combined authorities, major infrastructure, development corridors, spatial strategies or similar public-sector programmes would help establish credibility. Suppliers should also be able to provide senior consultancy input alongside reliable delivery of communications activity for a defined project phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WIA - Comms Support (Phase One)

Notice Description

Provision for Comms & PR Support on the West Innovation Arc and the Spatial Development Strategy (Phase One).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e23d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076605-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The West of England Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

College Green Group

Further Information

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