--- title: "Public Affairs Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STONEWATER LIMITED" published: "2021-04-09" --- # Public Affairs Consultancy Buyer: STONEWATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb6e3b39-990c-4e97-b3cc-1ddf12c0f1a6.json) ## Summary Stonewater Limited is seeking a Public Affairs Consultancy to enhance its reputation and influence key stakeholders, particularly surrounding issues in planning, health, and the environment. This procurement, classified under marketing services, was published on 9 April 2021 and is currently open for bids. The entire procurement process will utilise an open procedure with a tender period concluding on 7 May 2021. The contract is expected to span from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024, with a total contract value of £132,000, significantly above the minimum threshold of £102,000. Responses are to be submitted through Stonewater's e-tendering portal, with the opportunity addressing delivery needs in the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancies focused on public affairs, marketing, and strategic relationships, making it suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in influencing policy, stakeholder engagement, and managing public relations could find this tender particularly advantageous, as it entails building strategic relationships and supporting advocacy efforts that reinforce the mission of Stonewater Limited within the housing sector. Companies with a proven track record in consultation services for the public sector are encouraged to participate. ## Notice The objective of our Public Affairs work is to promote Stonewater to external stakeholders and enhance our reputation to: * build strategic relationships; * influence policy and decision-making; * raise awareness of the contribution of the housing association sector across a number of areas including planning, health and wellbeing, welfare reform, domestic abuse and the environment; * Build our position as a thought leader on a number of important issues related to the future direction of the business. We have been working closely with a public affairs consultancy since 2015, which has seen a significant increase in our exposure to public affairs and influence: Previous activities conducted by our retained agency have included, for example: * Providing senior counsel to the Executive Director Group and corporate communications teams. * Meetings with Ministers, civil servants and industry bodies to raise issues and highlight policy implications. * Engagement with local MPs and councils regarding local matters. * Coordination of site and scheme visits, including virtual visits during the pandemic. * Responses to Select Committee inquiries and Government consultations. * Risk analysis reports and scenario planning. * Reports on the history of social housing and future of housing. * Party conference contact programme and events support. * Support for webinars and events. * Securing speaking opportunities. * Support for, and project management of, thought leadership and strategic research projects. * Targeted media activity (working with our PR agency) and opinion pieces. * Video production. * Social media collateral. * Providing a regular 'insight and impact' report to the Stonewater board on key policies and their implications. * Working closely with our retained PR and media monitoring agency * Political and sector monitoring to identify issues and opportunities Additional information: The tender can be viewed and responded to through Stonewater's e-tendering portal Delta eSourcing, using the access code 84ZBKA87N3. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80bea3-f846-4b57-a33f-666da534c828 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,000 | | 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 | STONEWATER LIMITED | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE8 6EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | North Whetstone | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80bea3-f846-4b57-a33f-666da534c828 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80bea3-f846-4b57-a33f-666da534c828 9th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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