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title: "Public Affairs Services"
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buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-23"
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# Public Affairs Services

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-511302a3-4fe2-4214-bb7a-116078cccbfa

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## Summary

Salford City Council has awarded a contract for Public Affairs Services to Lodestone Communications. The procurement process involved the commissioning of external public affairs support services to engage with Government and key stakeholders. The contract value is £115,104 with a contract period from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025.

This tender opportunity can be beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organizations focusing on public relations services. The tender was for services related to public affairs support to positively influence the national policy landscape. Businesses interested in providing tailored communication strategies for governmental engagement could find this opportunity suitable for expanding their market presence and contributing to Salford's growth.

## Notice

Salford is an innovative and well-connected global city. One of many strengths and significant opportunities to grow and thrive. With one of the fastest growing populations in the North of England, the city is well placed to exploit future growth opportunities and continue to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits for local people. An effective and compelling approach to public affairs is key to this mission; ensuring Salford can capitalise on its unique strengths and make the most of our already extensive national and regional reach and influence. Salford City Council intends to commission external public affairs support services to successfully engage with Government and key stakeholders to make the case for Salford and positively influence the national policy landscape. Tender documents are available electronically on The Chest: (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) project reference DN714784. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 2pm on Friday 5th April 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7678c15-7d84-415e-bdf2-3b3bf501aa9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,104 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINTON |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LODESTONE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7678c15-7d84-415e-bdf2-3b3bf501aa9b
- 15 Mar 2024 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244e6f84-ed44-49d2-9b90-03cc88a3fc70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7678c15-7d84-415e-bdf2-3b3bf501aa9b
  23rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244e6f84-ed44-49d2-9b90-03cc88a3fc70
  15th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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