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title: "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Midlands"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - Midlands

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633356a2-3b8f-4b35-86ae-5cc5e0a34cc0

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## Summary

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process titled "Regional Communications Services - Midlands" under the award stage. The contract, valued at £305,490, aims to provide agency support to the Bank's Communications team, focusing on public relations services. This opportunity was facilitated through the GCA Communications Marketplace DPS RM6124. The procurement encompasses regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several European areas, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. The award was made to Story Comms Limited on 9 February 2026, with the tender having closed on 28 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for communications agencies, especially those with experience in public relations, to collaborate with a prominent financial institution like the British Business Bank. Although the procurement did not specifically focus on supporting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive communication strategies across the diverse geo-locations involved would find this contract advantageous for growth. Agencies capable of engaging with diverse regions and exhibiting robust case studies in effectively managing public relations on a regional scale would be well-suited for such competitive marketplaces in future ventures.

## 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/08966711-4631-4801-8f88-2646a3cd7d01 |
| 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 | £305,490 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,490 |
| 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 | STORY COMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 19:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08966711-4631-4801-8f88-2646a3cd7d01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08966711-4631-4801-8f88-2646a3cd7d01
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1027591506
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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