--- title: "GB-London: Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME" published: "2019-08-21" --- # GB-London: Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Buyer: FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8428f1f8-28f8-479d-91fc-c16d85e5ef3c.json) ## Summary The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is currently seeking a strategic partner for a public relations, public affairs, and stakeholder relations project through a selective procurement method employing a negotiated procedure. This tender was published on 21st August 2019, with a submission deadline set for 27th August 2019. The primary project location is London, United Kingdom, and the contract is expected to span from 2nd January 2020 to 31st December 2022, with a total contract value of £5 million, and a minimum financial requirement of £1 million. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focused in the public relations and stakeholder engagement sectors, particularly those with a strong track record in delivering integrated communication strategies. Agencies that can demonstrate capability in managing complex campaigns across digital, public affairs, and stakeholder relations would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can quickly adapt to the FSCS's distinctive operational context and possess a collaborative team approach will find this opportunity beneficial for growth and expansion in this competitive industry. ## Notice FSCS requires a strategic partner to support its delivery of a comprehensive communications strategy. The successful agency will need to get to grips very quickly with the unique role of FSCS and its place in the regulatory family. This is essential; the agency FSCS appoints will work as an extension of FSCS's communications team. The agency will need to have: *An ability to 'get under the skin' of FSCS and truly understand the constraints and opportunities that its unique position affords its communications, and can work effectively and proactively within those constraints whilst taking advantage of the opportunities. *A strong team with a focus on delivering the right results, with a particular focus on delivering results for the client. *The ability to embrace FSCS's values. *Capacity as well as capability. *Creative, compelling and fully financially forecasted plans that are actionable and drive results. *A track record of working with other agencies and demonstrating an integrated, successful and collaborative team approach. *Demonstrable experience of supporting fully integrated campaigns (covering PR, digital, public affairs and stakeholder activity). *A strong focus on evaluation and providing proof of delivery. In particular, the successful agency will be required to provide advice and support in relation to: Overarching activity *Integrated strategic counsel (including delivery of strategy) and reputation management *Corporate positioning and storytelling *Executive profile raising *Research and thought leadership *Engagement of key opinion leaders/opinion-formers Public Relations *Press releases (include selling in) and Q&A's *Media contact programme (including briefings) *Media training *Crisis communications Digital *Strategic and tactical support for social media channels (including content creation and integrating social media into the full range of FSCS communications) Stakeholder Relations *FSCS's work with the industry who pay its levies, including: advocacy and information and advisory groups, consumer bodies, regulatory bodies, financial education bodies, and think tanks Public Affairs *Public affairs contact programme (including MPs, think tanks, researchers) *Engagement with political advocacy groups *Raising awareness and understanding of FSCS amongst MPs (including supporting organisational objectives) *Monitoring and intelligence *Select committee training *Briefings for meetings ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20964ee1-ec59-44d2-bdec-652085367e22 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2019 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20964ee1-ec59-44d2-bdec-652085367e22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20964ee1-ec59-44d2-bdec-652085367e22 21st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=423463831 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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