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

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-928f29a3-5dda-484e-a6bb-16bc1b94e03a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Scotland - Regional PR Support" contract was initiated by the British Business Bank, a government-owned economic development bank based in Sheffield, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of public relations management services, specifically aimed at supporting smaller businesses across the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to end on 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £128,000, and the delivery is intended for the region of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the public relations sector, particularly those focusing on regional communication and finance accessibility. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract should have expertise in public relations strategies and the ability to engage effectively with local stakeholders, such as business growth hubs and local authorities, to enhance the awareness of financing options tailored for smaller businesses in Scotland. With an emphasis on addressing regional financial imbalances, companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to communication and stakeholder engagement will find valuable prospects for growth.

## Notice

In the 2021/2022 financial year, the British Business Bank's communications strategy and plan focused on supporting two of the Bank's six business objectives: 1.Business Objective: Be the centre of expertise on smaller business finance in the UK, providing advice and support to Government. Communications objectives: *Establish and enhance the Bank's position as the centre of expertise on smaller business finance in the UK, seen as a prominent thought leader and stakeholder in Scotland *Raise awareness of the Bank's role in increasing the supply of finance and creating a more diverse finance market to its target audiences in Scotland, including media and local stakeholders such as business growth hubs, local authorities, councillors and financial intermediaries. *Demonstrate that the Bank is a catalyst for change in reducing regional imbalances in access to finance *Protect the Bank's reputation in times of crisis 2.Business Objective: We identify and help to reduce imbalances in access to finance for smaller businesses across the UK to encourage and enable SMEs to seek the finance best suited to their needs. Communications objectives: *Champion access to finance for smaller businesses and celebrate their success *Raise awareness of the finance options available to smaller businesses across the UK for start-up, scale-up and stay ahead businesses *Establish the Bank as the expert on independent and impartial information for smaller businesses by raising awareness of the Business Finance Guide and the Finance Hub 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/36174418-2102-45eb-a785-5c474d9d1d9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAME CREATIVE PR |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36174418-2102-45eb-a785-5c474d9d1d9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36174418-2102-45eb-a785-5c474d9d1d9a
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=590266855
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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