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title: "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England"
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# GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9c7db26-dc9d-4d5d-b02d-722d7fbd765c

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for regional communications services in the North of England, titled "GB-Sheffield: Regional Communications Services - North of England." This tender, classified under the industry category of "Public relations services" (CPV 79416000), was conducted through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124. The contracting stage is now in the award phase, with Mc2 Manchester Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £377,370, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The service delivery will extend across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the UK. Specific suitability requirements indicate that the procurement was not targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides significant growth potential for businesses involved in public relations, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale, long-term contracts in diverse geographic locations. Companies with expertise in communications services that can manage and execute cross-jurisdictional strategies are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although the tender was awarded to Mc2 Manchester Ltd, understanding the scope and requirements of this contract can offer insights for businesses seeking similar opportunities with the British Business Bank or within the public relations services sector. The use of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) also indicates flexibility and efficiency in the procurement process, appealing to businesses capable of navigating such frameworks.

## Notice

For the provision of an agency to support the Bank's Communications team within the region Additional information: This was procured through the GCA Communications Market place DPS RM6124

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a3cbba-2582-4c85-9983-b8c799bf8b39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £377,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £377,370 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MC2 MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 19:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a3cbba-2582-4c85-9983-b8c799bf8b39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a3cbba-2582-4c85-9983-b8c799bf8b39
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1027589418
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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