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title: "FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations"
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# FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations

Buyer: FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-592a540d-ce74-47fa-8316-fafc54988811

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## Summary

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has completed the awarding stage for the public relations services contract entitled "FSCS498 Public Relations, Public Affair and Stakeholder Relations." This selective tender, through a restricted procedure, sought to obtain communication services to enhance FSCS's reputation across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Hanover Communications International Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,645,833.50 GBP, for an initial three-year period starting from 1st April 2025, with possibilities for two extensions of up to one year each. The procurement, classified under the industry category of public relations services (CPV code: 79416000), was designed to support strategic advice and operational activities in public relations, public affairs, and stakeholder management.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses within the communications industry, especially those specialising in public relations and influencer engagement strategies. It offers a substantial revenue stream with the potential for impactful work that can elevate a firm’s portfolio in managing large-scale stakeholder engagement projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver integrated communication strategies are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration with a large-scale organisation like FSCS can enhance a supplier's credibility and open the doors to further opportunities in both public and private sectors.

## Notice

FSCS seeks to procure the services of a Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relation Agency to provide public relations, social media, public affairs and stakeholder management support. The successful supplier will deliver a fully integrated comprehensive communications strategy and programme to build and maintain the reputation of FSCS among its audience including; *providing strategic advice and support on development of consumer themes, plans and tactics, on corporate issues and in relation to stakeholder engagement. *provide strategic advice, support and delivery on Public Relations, Public Affairs and stakeholder activities The Contract will be for an initial 3 years with the option to extend on 2 occasions for periods of up to 12 months on each occasion (maximum length of contract to be 5 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290bcb5a-0581-48a3-a050-986e592c9a2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,645,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,645,833 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3A 7QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Portsoken |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANOVER COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290bcb5a-0581-48a3-a050-986e592c9a2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290bcb5a-0581-48a3-a050-986e592c9a2a
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=941775773
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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