--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Northern Ireland - Regional PR Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK" published: "2021-01-05" --- # GB-Sheffield: Northern Ireland - Regional PR Support Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e64927b-e5d2-4ff6-8782-b300fe77f5ac.json) ## Summary The British Business Bank is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Sheffield: Northern Ireland - Regional PR Support," which falls under the Public Relations Management Services category. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with applications due by 29 January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will continue for two years, concluding on 31 March 2023. The expected contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000 and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the UK. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate communications, public relations, and media relations, particularly those with experience in the small business finance sector in Northern Ireland. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the local media landscape, as well as a proven track record in developing successful PR campaigns targeting B2B and stakeholder audiences, would be well-suited to compete. Collaboration with the British Business Bank’s regional fund programmes will also be a significant aspect of this project, making it an attractive opportunity for agencies with in-depth local expertise. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 January 2021 for the following reason: Amended the word' Scottish' in this sentence below: *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Scottish business and financial media with strong relationships across the Northern Ireland media. Replaced with the word 'Northern Ireland' so it now reads as follows: *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Northern Ireland business and financial media with strong relationships across the Northern Ireland media.(We are looking for an agency that can demonstrate the following: *A strong team with a depth of understanding of the small business finance ecosystem in Northern Ireland and political and policy environment for smaller businesses. *Wide ranging experience working in small business finance, corporate finance and investment sectors (N.B. please do not include experience relating to consumer or retail financial services). *A track-record working for both public and private sector organisations. *A proven track record of successful campaigns targeting relevant audiences in Northern Ireland covered by the tender. *A track-record of delivering work outside London, across Northern Ireland. In area presence is preferred. *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Scottish business and financial media with strong relationships across the Northern Ireland media. *Knowledge and breadth of understanding of Northern Ireland stakeholder structures including representative bodies and potential strategic partners *A track-record working as an extension to an in-house media relations team/press office, including distributing and selling-in press notices/announcements. *A track-record of developing and managing successful, creative public relations campaigns aimed at B2B and stakeholder audiences. *A commitment to measurement and evaluation and working to agreed KPIs, familiar with using the Barcelona Principles or the Government Communications Service (GCS) Evaluation Framework. *The agency selected will have the capacity and capability to deliver against an agreed scope of work, on time and on budget. Effective integration of planned work with the bank's three main regional fund programmes and partner agencies is a key requirement. These three regional funds are the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) *Working with the Bank's UK Network team and marketing team to deliver relevant supporting PR activity in support of campaigns or thematic activity will also be required *The agency will offer an account team that has demonstrable experience of corporate communications, reputation management, public relations and campaigns) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0c7bbf-23b2-4a0f-a3e8-173b045af863 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8NH | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 17:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0c7bbf-23b2-4a0f-a3e8-173b045af863 - 4 Jan 2021 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0c7bbf-23b2-4a0f-a3e8-173b045af863 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0c7bbf-23b2-4a0f-a3e8-173b045af863 5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Northern-Ireland---Regional-PR-Support/K4A6Q3TBXU Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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