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title: "GB-Sheffield: Midlands - Regional PR Support"
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# GB-Sheffield: Midlands - Regional PR Support

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd954af-695c-489d-aab4-5575cca27d71

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Midlands - Regional PR Support" contract, valued at £116,000, was conducted by the British Business Bank, located in Sheffield, UK. This contract is classified under public relations services and follows an open procedure procurement method. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2021, while the contract is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 1st April 2023. The scope of this tender looks for agencies with expertise in small business finance and a strong track record in public relations, particularly within the Midlands region.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in public relations and communications. Businesses with a solid understanding of the small business finance ecosystem, local media relationships, and successful B2B and stakeholder engagement campaigns will be particularly well-suited to compete. The ability to demonstrate past success in delivering creative public relations strategies and managing corporate communications effectively will be key advantages in the bidding process.

## Notice

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 the Midlands 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 the Midlands covered by the tender. *A track-record of delivering work outside London, across the Midlands. In area presence is preferred. *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Scottish business and financial media with strong relationships across the Midlands media. *Knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Midlands 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/cf274dcd-b38d-45c1-9c08-5a320d9a6a3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf274dcd-b38d-45c1-9c08-5a320d9a6a3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf274dcd-b38d-45c1-9c08-5a320d9a6a3f
  27th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=589550153
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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