--- title: "Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b7a2202-520b-4c03-9be0-15c980b8b14c.json) ## Summary The Financial Reporting Council Limited has issued a tender for the provision of strategic communications and public affairs advisory services. The organisation aims to support the creation of a new regulator, ARGA, improve audit and reporting quality, and make company reporting fit for the future. This tender, classified under public relations services, has a value of £600,000 and requires a supplier experienced in supporting organisations undergoing change programmes. The tender period ends on 5th September 2022, with a contract period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026, in London, EC2Y 5AS. This tender opportunity presented by the Financial Reporting Council Limited offers a chance for businesses experienced in strategic communications and public affairs to engage with a high-profile organisation transitioning into a new regulatory phase. Companies with expertise in financial services and government relations, strong creative and media capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested should register their interest by contacting procurement@frc.org.uk and review the tender documents for further details. ## Notice The purpose of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and by holding to account those responsible for delivering them. The FRC is committed to * Supporting the creation of a new regulator, the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA), into a high performing new robust and independent regulator, acting in the public interest and provide increased confidence in the UK market. Protecting and improving audit and reporting quality. * Making company reporting fit for the future. * Supporting the creation of the audit of the future * Ensuring that the world-leading UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes make the UK a great place to do business, helping support Covid-19 recovery and UK prosperity. This project relates to our requirement for an agency offering an integrated approach to strategic communications and public affairs with extensive experience in helping public interest bodies with engagement programmes with all of its stakeholders to improve/influence perceptions. The Agency should :- * Be experienced in supporting organisations undertaking extensive change programmes as the FRC transitions into a new regulator ARGA, including with internal communications * Provide creative approaches to creating content for a range of audiences through a number of traditional communication and digital channels and platforms * Have strong experience in supporting financial services organisations both in the corporate and regulatory world in times of public and government scrutiny/regulatory change * Have expertise in navigating government departments and parliamentary groups including developing briefings for offices and Select Committees and measuring influence * Have demonstrable experience in designing and supporting communications campaigns targeted at business, professional services and/or government * Possess the ability to provide media training and committee appearance practice for senior staff * Possess excellent written skills to summarise key research and findings into easily digestible collateral, and design thinking to recommend where infographics/visual content will have greater impact * Provide insights and market knowledge to suggest and promote thought leadership opportunities for the FRC. * Provide stakeholder mapping of UK media, regulatory and political landscapes and monitoring/measurement of stakeholder perceptions of the activities and influence of the FRC and our communications FURTHER DETAILS Full details are available in the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. Additional information: Notes:- * Download and review the documents; * Observe the timelines and tender process * Register your interest in this opportunity by email to procurement@frc.org.uk * You will need to register your interest in this opportunity to receive the Q&A responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd61ca3-444d-42ec-a15d-7e3ad6d0a20a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2Y 5AS | | 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 | Bassishaw | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 14:55 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd61ca3-444d-42ec-a15d-7e3ad6d0a20a - 1 Aug 2022 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f61429-5774-4b4e-8090-2f92c119e132 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd61ca3-444d-42ec-a15d-7e3ad6d0a20a 10th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f61429-5774-4b4e-8090-2f92c119e132 1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d84262e3-7e5d-40d6-b1f6-230c891a1779 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be4d1acc-7dd0-4b91-ae4e-fa0a7fdccf7d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e7bda88-8f6b-4219-89d5-152533149c40 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/450cced9-409f-4900-ab21-cc294e61cc32 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aff7407-5e89-4858-8a99-3cce6a7f2390 ## Notice URLs - http://www.frc.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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