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title: "Consumer PR Service for Great Western Railway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c4d"
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buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
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# Consumer PR Service for Great Western Railway

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c4d

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## Summary

First Greater Western Limited, a private utility company, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Consumer PR Service under the title "Adventure Starts Here" for Great Western Railway. The project targets the public relations services industry, with a delivery location across the United Kingdom. Interested parties must note that expressions of interest close at 12 noon on 18th July 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2025, and the tender period finalising on 25th July 2025. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, aligning with services within the utilities special regime, and is governed by UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in public relations, particularly those with strategic insight, creative storytelling abilities, and adeptness in handling politically sensitive environments. Companies aiming to expand within the UK travel and tourism sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs, would find this project aligned with their growth interests. The opportunity seeks a collaborative partner to help position GWR as a leading industry voice, with evaluation criteria focusing on strategic relevance, creative engagement, team chemistry, and brand understanding.

## Notice

Consumer PR Service for Great Western Railway. "Adventure Starts Here" 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/038711-2025 |
| 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

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038711-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/FDUTl
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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