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title: "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - South West"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - South West

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e73ce5-0e98-4cff-aea8-646e104bfc02

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## Summary

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has awarded a contract for "Regional Communications Services - South West" to DCA Public Relations. This procurement process falls under the industry category of public relations services and covers a broad location scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender, managed through the GCA Communications Marketplace DPS RM6124, has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2030. The contract is valued at £287,520, and the formal award notice was published on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and public relations services. Although the main contract has already been awarded to DCA Public Relations, similar future opportunities may arise, particularly for firms capable of providing comprehensive regional communication strategies. Large enterprises with extensive resources in covering diverse geographical regions might find such contracts lucrative, facilitating potential expansion and client base diversification. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, the substantial contract value reflects the scale and reach of services required, highlighting the demand for experienced and established agencies in this sector.

## Notice

For the provision of an agency to support the Bank's Communications team within the region. Additional information: This was procured through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652e53de-b041-48bb-ab5b-9265976d4a73 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,520 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DCA PUBLIC RELATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 19:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652e53de-b041-48bb-ab5b-9265976d4a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652e53de-b041-48bb-ab5b-9265976d4a73
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1027593630
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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