--- title: "UK based PR & Marketing Agencies to represent the island of St Helena" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-06-27" --- # UK based PR & Marketing Agencies to represent the island of St Helena Buyer: SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475a4c16-2859-4db2-9f96-3005205e5958.json) ## Summary The Saint Helena Government is currently in the tender stage for a contract entitled "UK based PR & Marketing Agencies to represent the island of St Helena". This project falls within the public relations services industry category, classified under CPV code 79416000, and is open to a wide range of participants through an open procedure. The objective is to procure services that enhance the international profile of St Helena, fostering opportunities for tourism, investment, and partnership development. Interested parties must submit tenders by the deadline of 25th July 2025 at 14:00 BST. The contract period is envisioned to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2027, with the buying organisation operating from Jamestown, St Helena. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for highly qualified UK-based PR and Marketing agencies to secure a contract that could significantly boost their business profile. Firms with expertise in destination marketing and an understanding of the unique attributes of remote and emerging tourism markets will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the government's acknowledgment of the suitability for such businesses. Successful bidders will have the chance to showcase their capabilities in elevating a client’s international standing, thus potentially opening doors to further public sector contracts. The opportunity to contribute to St Helena's development as a renowned tourist destination can help agencies expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience in a challenging yet rewarding international project. ## Notice The island of St Helena is an internally self-governing Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic approximately 4,000 miles from the UK. The Government comprises a Governor (who is appointed by the Crown) an Executive Council, which has the general control and direction of Government, and a Legislative Council. The Governor retains responsibility for internal security, external affairs, defence, the public service, finance and shipping. The island's population is around 4,440 (2021 Census) and it has a typical small island economy with a high import dependency, a narrow economic base, a large public sector and significant outward labour migration. St Helena receives UK Government financial assistance to support recurrent and capital expenditure as part of their obligation to ensure that the reasonable needs of the population are met. The island is currently served by a weekly flight from Johannesburg, and a 4-weekly supply ship from Cape Town, South Africa. The St Helena Government (SHG) is seeking to engage suitably qualified PR & Marketing Agencies to represent the island of St Helena The Government of St Helena would therefore like to invite organisations to submit a Tender for the provision of services from highly qualified destination marketing and PR agency/agencies to: * Enhance St Helena's international profile as an emerging tourist destination, one with aspirations to become a globally recognised place to visit, live, work and invest; and * Build brand awareness to increase visitation, fostering partnerships to increase long-term stays, and provide support for investment, trade and recruitment. Further details are provided in Part 6 of this ITT (the Specification / Requirement). Organisations wishing to submit a tender to this opportunity should register on the St Helena Government eProcurement Portal by pasting the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sainthelena/aspx/Home into a browser. After registration, navigate to the appropriate opportunity and download the detailed documents. All communication, clarifications, general questions and submissions of your response must be made via the eProcurement Portal Help guides to assist registration can be found on the Supplier information tab. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65ebf9b-cf47-4595-ab91-1e64f478384c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT | | Locality | JAMESTOWN | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65ebf9b-cf47-4595-ab91-1e64f478384c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65ebf9b-cf47-4595-ab91-1e64f478384c 27th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sainthelena/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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