---
title: "Public Relations (PR) Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033536"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033536"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033536.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033536.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2022-07-21"
---

# Public Relations (PR) Agency

Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033536

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033536)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033536.json)

## Summary

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company based in West Malling, UK, is seeking to appoint a Public Relations (PR) Agency to support its growth aspirations. The tender is classified under public relations services and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having a maximum duration of 36 months, commencing with an initial fixed term of 12 months. The estimated total contract value is approximately £250,000, and the tender period concluded on 17th June 2022.

This opportunity could be highly beneficial for PR agencies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Agencies with expertise in delivering quality public relations services, especially those that can demonstrate innovative approaches and value-added services, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could serve as a stepping stone for business growth within the education, local authority, health, and private sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Cantium Business Solutions is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides tailored ICT, HR and Finance services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health and the Private sector. As a LATCo we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices within the Marketing Communications function rooted in our sector insight. Cantium Business Solutions Limited is looking to appoint a Public Relations Agency (PR) to assist in driving its growth ambitions forwards as part of the communications mix. The contract is for a maximum length of 36 months based on an initial fixed 12-month period, after which a 3-months break clause will apply to the balance of the term. The contract will expire in its entirety after 36 months or earlier if the break clause is applied. The estimated total contract value based on a 36-month term is approximately PS250,000. This is an indicative value of expected expenditure and not a committed spend. Spend will be based on buyer need only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cantium Business Solutions is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides tailored ICT, HR and Finance services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health and the Private sector. As a LATCo we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices within the Marketing Communications function rooted in our sector insight. Cantium Business Solutions Limited is looking to appoint a Public Relations Agency (PR) to assist in driving its growth ambitions forwards as part of the communications mix. The contract is for a maximum length of 36 months based on an initial fixed 12-month period, after which a 3-months break clause will apply to the balance of the term. The contract will expire in its entirety after 36 months or earlier if the break clause is applied. The estimated total contract value based on a 36-month term is approximately PS250,000. This is an indicative value of expected expenditure and not a committed spend. Spend will be based on buyer need only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019869-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANTIS PUBLIC RELATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019869-2022
- 9 May 2022 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011929-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cantium.solutions
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=08eac106-67cf-ec11-8114-005056b64545

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033536. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033536.json.