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title: "GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund"
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# GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d887a850-3f8f-43a7-9421-c652e83ceb48

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has conducted a public procurement process for Media and PR services specifically for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. This tender, titled "GB-Sheffield: Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund," is categorised under marketing and public relations services, with a contract value of £150,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with tenders accepted until the deadline of 7th November 2016. The contract is set to commence on 14th November 2016 and will run for a duration of two years, concluding on 13th November 2019, with an option for a one-year extension. The location of this procurement is Sheffield, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses specialising in media and public relations. Companies capable of delivering effective marketing strategies and communicating value propositions in the context of economic investment will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on innovative PR services for the Northern Powerhouse initiative, firms with a strong regional presence and experience in public sector contracts could greatly benefit from this contract, enabling their growth and expansion within a critical sector.

## Notice

The British Business Bank (BBB) wishes to select a supplier for Media and PR services for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. The start date would be November 2016. This contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. The Customer for this contract will be British Business Financial Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Business Bank. In this contract, British Business Financial Services Limited will be acting as agent for Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and as delivery partner to Northern Powerhouse Investments Limited. 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/cc48584a-216a-4ff9-9274-cc82e0e58105 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2016 - 13 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MC2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2017 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc48584a-216a-4ff9-9274-cc82e0e58105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc48584a-216a-4ff9-9274-cc82e0e58105
  10th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=239282152
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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