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title: "Strategic Communications Support November 2025"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM"
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# Strategic Communications Support November 2025

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02f1204e-8de9-4c32-8c3f-e3d9bfbc93b5

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, sought strategic communications support to bolster the Upstream London strategy, launched in November 2024. The contract involves public relations services crucial for engaging national and international audiences through media outreach, consultation responses, and policy development activities. This single tender action, with a value of £96,000, was awarded on 16th December 2025 to Matrix SCM and covers services from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The process was classified under the public relations services category, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase as of January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in communications and public relations, particularly those with experience in high-level public affairs and media engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, especially if they possess strong networks and expertise in strategic communication within public sectors. The procurement method was direct, indicating a streamlined process suitable for firms capable of quickly mobilising resources and delivering targeted outcomes under specific guidelines set by the Council.

## Notice

Specialist external communications support with national high level public affairs expertise to deliver critical components of the Upstream London strategy launched in November 2024. Key services include - Public Relations (PR) and media support and outreach to high profile national and international speakers at the Innovation Districts Convention in 2026; - Raise profile with national key decisionmakers through a targeted briefing plan; - Secure media opportunities to promote the Council's Industrial Strategy; and - Support with consultation responses, select committee inquiries, and any other relevant policy development activity that helps to promote Hammersmith & Fulham, Upstream London and the interests of residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0949ddd1-9188-44fe-85dc-c1b83884dc14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W6 9JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Hammersmith Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0949ddd1-9188-44fe-85dc-c1b83884dc14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0949ddd1-9188-44fe-85dc-c1b83884dc14
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Specialist external communications support with national high level public affairs expertise to deliver critical components of the Upstream London strategy

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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