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title: "GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund"
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# GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e651e17-d028-47cc-800c-e1565a6e4d42

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## Summary

The British Business Bank is currently seeking a Corporate Communications and PR agency for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, with a tender titled "Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund." This initiative falls under the public relations consultancy services category and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 12 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 17 May 2021 and run until 16 May 2023, with a total budget of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000, following an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations and communications services to engage with a prominent governmental initiative aimed at promoting financial intermediaries and SMEs within the Northern Powerhouse. Firms experienced in working strategically with stakeholders, media, and influencer engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise to enhance the Fund’s profile as a provider of gap finance in the UK.

## Notice

The BBB is looking for a Corporate Communications and PR agency for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund who can work with us, strategically and operationally, to continue to develop the Funds' profile amongst key influencers, stakeholders, the financial intermediary market, SME's and the media as a provider of gap finance. Additional information: The BBB is looking for a Corporate Communications and PR agency for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund who can work with us, strategically and operationally, to continue to develop the Funds' profile amongst key influencers, stakeholders, the financial intermediary market, SME's and the media as a provider of gap finance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad53c638-5418-4921-acf6-71e93b7b9362 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 16 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 19 Mar 2021 at 18:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad53c638-5418-4921-acf6-71e93b7b9362

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad53c638-5418-4921-acf6-71e93b7b9362
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Media-and-PR-services-for-the-Northern-Powerhouse-Investment-Fund/295XX4953H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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