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title: "Corporate PR Services for Great Western Railway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b76"
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buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Corporate PR Services for Great Western Railway

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b76

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## Summary

First Greater Western Limited is actively seeking a partnership for their project, "Corporate PR Services for Great Western Railway," which is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is categorised under business and management consultancy services and is being conducted as an open competition below threshold. Prospective bidders should note that the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage will conclude at 12 noon on 18th July 2025, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 25th July 2025. The contract will commence on 29th August 2025 and end on 30th April 2026. Located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, this service aims to enhance the communications and public relations efforts for Great Western Railway in the UK travel and tourism sector.

This procurement presents a substantial growth opportunity for agencies specialising in strategic communications and public relations who possess the creativity and expertise needed to excel in challenging environments. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing complex reputations and a deep understanding of the nuances required for such high-impact roles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement values team chemistry, strategic insight, and brand understanding. This tender is best suited for firms that can align with Great Western Railway's ambition and become integral thought partners in advancing their communication strategy.

## Notice

Corporate PR Service for Great Western Railway. We're looking for an agency that can act as a true extension of our team - someone who brings strategic insight, creative energy, and calm under pressure. You'll understand the complexity of delivering high-impact communications in a politically sensitive, operationally challenging environment - and be comfortable advising on both brand opportunities and reputational risks. This isn't just about executing media relations or social media calendars - it's about shaping the conversation. We want a thought partner who understands the importance of tone, timing and trust - and who shares our ambition to make GWR a leading voice in UK travel and tourism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038672-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 14:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038672-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038672-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038372-2025
  8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/l3wn5
  Please visit the link above to express an interest and be invited to receive the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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