--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Wales - Regional PR Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK" published: "2021-01-04" --- # GB-Sheffield: Wales - Regional PR Support Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7ac333-2fea-4740-bc8e-518777c713d6.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being initiated by the British Business Bank for the contract titled "Wales - Regional PR Support," classified under public relations services. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 29 January 2021. The work will primarily be carried out in Wales, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2021 and running until 31 March 2023. The bank seeks agencies with expertise in small business finance and effective public relations, as well as experience in delivering campaigns tailored to business and stakeholder audiences. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of the Welsh business landscape and experience in corporate communications. Companies with a proven track record in public relations consultancy and management are well-suited to compete for this contract, as they will need to integrate their efforts with various regional fund programmes and demonstrate adaptability in working outside London while meeting the distinct needs of the Welsh market. ## Notice We are looking for an agency that can demonstrate the following: *A strong team with a depth of understanding of the small business finance ecosystem in Wales and political and policy environment for smaller businesses. *Wide ranging experience working in small business finance, corporate finance and investment sectors (N.B. please do not include experience relating to consumer or retail financial services). *A track-record working for both public and private sector organisations. *A proven track record of successful campaigns targeting relevant audiences in Wales covered by the tender. *A track-record of delivering work outside London, across Wales. In area presence is preferred. *Extensive knowledge and breadth of understanding of the Welsh business and financial media with strong relationships across the Welsh media. *Knowledge and breadth of understanding of Welsh stakeholder structures including representative bodies and potential strategic partners *A track-record working as an extension to an in-house media relations team/press office, including distributing and selling-in press notices/announcements. *A track-record of developing and managing successful, creative public relations campaigns aimed at B2B and stakeholder audiences. *A commitment to measurement and evaluation and working to agreed KPIs, familiar with using the Barcelona Principles or the Government Communications Service (GCS) Evaluation Framework. *The agency selected will have the capacity and capability to deliver against an agreed scope of work, on time and on budget. Effective integration of planned work with the bank's three main regional fund programmes and partner agencies is a key requirement. These three regional funds are the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) *Working with the Bank's UK Network team and marketing team to deliver relevant supporting PR activity in support of campaigns or thematic activity will also be required *The agency will offer an account team that has demonstrable experience of corporate communications, reputation management, public relations and campaigns 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/82b2e115-9000-474e-9e26-64c153fb118b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 4 Jan 2021 at 18:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b2e115-9000-474e-9e26-64c153fb118b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b2e115-9000-474e-9e26-64c153fb118b 4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Wales---Regional-PR-Support/YN56386T4Y Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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