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title: "Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services"
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buyer: "THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED"
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# Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0357ed

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council Limited has initiated a tender process with the title "Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services" in the services category. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline on 5th September 2022 at 12:00 noon. The project aims to assist in creating a new regulator, the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARCA), ensuring high standards of corporate governance and audit. The buying organisation is based in London, UK, with procurement details available on the FRC website.

This tender presents an opportunity for agencies experienced in strategic communications and public affairs to engage with a high-profile organisation concerned with corporate governance and reporting. Businesses specialising in public relations services, especially those with experience in stakeholder engagement and regulatory environments, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, and the contract value is £600,000. Further information can be found in the attached Invitation to Tender document available via Contracts Finder or by contacting procurement@frc.org.uk.

## Notice

The purpose of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and by holding to account those responsible for delivering them. The FRC is committed to * Supporting the creation of a new regulator, the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA), into a high performing new robust and independent regulator, acting in the public interest and provide increased confidence in the UK market. Protecting and improving audit and reporting quality. * Making company reporting fit for the future. * Supporting the creation of the audit of the future * Ensuring that the world-leading UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes make the UK a great place to do business, helping support Covid-19 recovery and UK prosperity. This project relates to our requirement for an agency offering an integrated approach to strategic communications and public affairs with extensive experience in helping public interest bodies with engagement programmes with all of its stakeholders to improve/influence perceptions. FURTHER DETAILS Full details are available in the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Strategic communications and public affairs advisory services. This project relates to our requirement for an agency offering an integrated approach to strategic communications and public affairs with extensive experience in helping public interest bodies with engagement programmes with all of its stakeholders to improve/influence perceptions. The Agency should :- * Be experienced in supporting organisations undertaking extensive change programmes as the FRC transitions into a new regulator ARGA, including with internal communications * Provide creative approaches to creating content for a range of audiences through a number of traditional communication and digital channels and platforms * Have strong experience in supporting financial services organisations both in the corporate and regulatory world in times of public and government scrutiny/regulatory change * Have expertise in navigating government departments and parliamentary groups including developing briefings for offices and Select Committees and measuring influence * Have demonstrable experience in designing and supporting communications campaigns targeted at business, professional services and/or government * Possess the ability to provide media training and committee appearance practice for senior staff * Possess excellent written skills to summarise key research and findings into easily digestible collateral, and design thinking to recommend where infographics/visual content will have greater impact * Provide insights and market knowledge to suggest and promote thought leadership opportunities for the FRC. * Provide stakeholder mapping of UK media, regulatory and political landscapes and monitoring/measurement of stakeholder perceptions of the activities and influence of the FRC and our communications

Options: Duration two years with the option to extend by a further two years (2+2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022054-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2022 at 14:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022054-2022
- 1 Aug 2022 at 15:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020998-2022
- 1 Aug 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020993-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.frc.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f61429-5774-4b4e-8090-2f92c119e132
- https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

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