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title: "Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c903a6f6-c3d3-4c43-bfa7-f2004ae69b83

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, England, has completed a tender process to award a contract for the provision of a public affairs agency. This contract, titled "Provision of a Public Affairs Agency - RM6124 Communications Marketplace Call Off," falls under the public relations services industry category and will be executed across the United Kingdom. The procurement process used a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process included a capability assessment and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, culminating in an award on 18th July 2025. The contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2029, with a total contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms capable of providing comprehensive public relations services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The successful supplier, Luther Pendragon Limited, is a well-suited SME for this contract, highlighting the advantage SMEs can have in the selective procurement process. Businesses with experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related fields may find similar opportunities promising, especially those that qualify for framework agreements. The procurement process demonstrated a preference for targeted capabilities and the ability to meet the specific needs outlined by the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

This is a Call off Award from the RM6124 CCS Communication Market Place for the Provision of Public Affairs Services. This was following a capability assessment and ITT stage including demonstrations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f39547-3f16-4b87-a04f-8a3144c9a2e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUTHER PENDRAGON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f39547-3f16-4b87-a04f-8a3144c9a2e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f39547-3f16-4b87-a04f-8a3144c9a2e2
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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