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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Public Relations and Media Agency Services

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-620a68d1-a7f5-4f92-9695-41ae082e2b40

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## Summary

The Business Growth Hub Limited has initiated a contract to provide comprehensive Public Relations and Media Agency Services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure aimed at selecting a single service provider. The contract, valued at £350,000, covers a period from 7 February 2022 to 6 February 2025, focusing on enhancing media relations and generating media coverage to promote the Growth Company and its subsidiaries. The procurement is intended for operations based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with initial tender submissions closing on 14 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in public relations, media management, and content creation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in media relations, along with a history of successful collaborations with marketing, copywriting, and digital engagement services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project could lead to increased brand visibility and business growth by associating with the reputable Growth Company and its initiatives.

## Notice

The Growth Company wishes to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the delivery of Public Relations (PR) services set out below. The successful company will be expected to provide PR services to the Growth Company (GC), and other GC business units and services A large proportion of the activities will be on behalf of GC Business Growth Hub. These services will comprise general media relations and editorial support, including the copywriting and creation of press releases, thought leadership and content development, along with wider media engagement and accountability for raising the profile of GC, its services and colleagues. This delivery of PR services is required to ensure GC, and its subsidiaries and colleagues are adequately and correctly positioned in the media. Media coverage needs to be generated in order to generate leads for programme delivery whilst also supporting GCs business development by increasing awareness of the parent organisation. There will be a requirement to work with other Hub agencies, suppliers and third party partners, including contracted suppliers for full service marketing, copywriting, website design, direct mail, electronic direct mail, videography/photography and print services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b9ee5e-898f-4faf-b778-09372ead2cc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS (MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b9ee5e-898f-4faf-b778-09372ead2cc5
- 14 Dec 2021 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56647fb-2317-4938-83ee-2866362097c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b9ee5e-898f-4faf-b778-09372ead2cc5
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56647fb-2317-4938-83ee-2866362097c2
  14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/133

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders

## Provenance

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