--- title: "GB-London: Public Affairs Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD" published: "2018-11-28" --- # GB-London: Public Affairs Consultancy Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeca81bd-f699-43ea-a436-344aefbb188f.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is seeking a public affairs consultancy to support its objectives amid a review of the UK's railway system. The tender, titled "GB-London: Public Affairs Consultancy," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on public relations consultancy services. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14 December 2018. The contract is valued at between £50,000 and £100,000 and is expected to commence on 7 January 2019, lasting until 31 December 2020. The consultancy services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in public relations and consultancy services. Businesses that excel in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing public affairs would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Winning this contract could enhance an SME's visibility and credibility in the industry while contributing significantly to their growth and expansion within the public sector landscape. ## Notice On 20 September 2018, Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, announced an independent review of the UK railways system led by former BA Chief Executive Keith Williams, supported by an external expert challenge panel. The Government has set out the terms of reference of the review (and the membership of the panel). https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/rail-review#terms-of-reference Although not a huge player, the focus on industry structures means that RSSB, and its role within the wider rail industry, will almost certainly be subject to review. RSSB needs to be in a position where it can both ensure it is positively represented by key industry stakeholders and, to an extent, be able to influence the outcome of the review. We are therefore sourcing advanced consultancy support to advise RSSB on how best to approach to this. Specifically, the supplier must raise the profile and positioning of RSSB among political and industry stakeholders to support delivery of organisational objectives and develop and assist with the implementation of a public affairs strategy which will detail how RSSB should position itself and the activity it should undertake in order to influence key industry stakeholders and ensure it seen as a key player in any future rail structure. 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/4ee50244-f90f-455d-933e-4f5f9f14c8f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 28 Nov 2018 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee50244-f90f-455d-933e-4f5f9f14c8f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee50244-f90f-455d-933e-4f5f9f14c8f1 28th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Public-Affairs-Consultancy/774VP269WS Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/rail-review#terms-of-reference ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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