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title: "GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency"
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# GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-002dda95-2c73-4ce5-bbb9-9e30dbe10a27

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "GB-Sheffield: BBB & SUL PR Agency," was commissioned by the British Business Bank to provide public relations services. This process, classified under the industry category of Public Relations Services (CPV: 79416000), is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as a competition through the CCS Communication Marketplace DPS RM6124 and concluded with an award notice on 24th April 2023. The contract, valued at £828,000, started on 1st April 2023 and is set to end on 31st March 2025, with an additional twelve-month extension option. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been updated on 20th October 2025 to accommodate additional services required, totalling an extra £285,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive public relations support, particularly large-scale companies similar to Engine Partners UK LLP, the contracted supplier. Organisations with a strong foundation in public relations, especially those adept at managing both project-related and ad hoc requirements, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The extension option also signals potential for ongoing collaboration, providing a stable business opportunity over an extended period.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 October 2025 for the following reason: Additional PS285,000 added services which have been required from the supplier over the contract duration due to the inclusion of project-related and ad hoc work.(Provision of public relations support to BBB & Start up loans) Additional information: Further competition done via CCS Communication Marketplace DPS RM6124 (FTS reference number 2020/S 245-609030) 1 x 12 month extension available to this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e938c4-3c5b-4326-aa81-4e69cda8596b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £828,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £828,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e938c4-3c5b-4326-aa81-4e69cda8596b
- 24 Apr 2023 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e938c4-3c5b-4326-aa81-4e69cda8596b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e938c4-3c5b-4326-aa81-4e69cda8596b
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=767309907
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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