--- title: "East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05514d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05514d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05514d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05514d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-21" --- # East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05514d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05514d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05514d.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, recently awarded a contract for public relations consultancy services titled "East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy". The contract follows the completion of the tender process initiated on 20th June 2025. This open procurement process was competitive, being below the threshold, and aimed to appoint an agency or consultant to enhance East Suffolk’s profile as a visitor destination through a comprehensive PR and influencer engagement strategy. The main award was made on 19th August 2025 to Big Wave PR, an SME based in Colchester, UK, with the contract officially commencing on 16th September 2025 and running for a year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the public relations and consultancy sectors, especially those specialising in influencer engagement and regional promotion. Ideal candidates for such tenders are SMEs with a proven track record in national PR campaigns, and those possessing a creative approach to enhancing tourist attractions. The successful implementation of this contract can significantly bolster the reputation of the appointed consultancy, opening doors to future public sector collaborations and potential international work. The procurement method chosen, an open competition, allows a wide array of businesses to participate, fostering a diverse competitive environment. ## Notice East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a professional PR agency or consultant to deliver a 12-month national public relations and influencer engagement approach that raises the positive profile of East Suffolk as a visitor destination ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Optional extension of 6 months may be considered based on performance and additional funding allocations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076061-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | £60,000 | | Contracts value | £60,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | WOODBRIDGE | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP12 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Melton | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIG WAVE PR | ## 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 - 21 Nov 2025 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076061-2025 - 19 Aug 2025 at 16:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049967-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 19:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034211-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 19:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076061-2025 21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049967-2025 19th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034211-2025 20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2025 20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home RFQ, Appendices A-F, Draft Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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