--- title: "2025-054 Public Affairs Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFGEM" published: "2026-04-17" --- # 2025-054 Public Affairs Support Buyer: OFGEM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0590b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Ofgem, entails a contract titled "2025-054 Public Affairs Support" under the services category, focusing on public relations. Ofgem, a public authority under sub-central government classification, operates from London, United Kingdom, and has sought this service through an open procurement procedure. The project specifically aims to bolster its External Affairs team's capacity in Wales and Great Britain by engaging an agency with Welsh-specific insights, facilitating enhanced public engagement. The contract was awarded on 17th April 2026 to Cavendish Consulting Ltd, a London-based SME. It is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to renew for a further 12 months, encapsulating services worth £252,000 (gross) within the geographical scope of the United Kingdom. This tender offers a promising avenue for business growth by providing a substantial opportunity in the public relations sector, particularly suited for firms possessing local insights and strategic capabilities in public affairs. Companies specialising in public relations services, especially those geared towards engaging with Welsh stakeholders and broader GB policymakers, stand to benefit from this contract due to the substantial volume and strategic importance of work involved. Businesses that excel in strategic communication, have experience in fostering government relationships, and can provide on-the-ground support in Wales are strategically positioned to bid successfully for similar tenders in the future. Additionally, SMEs looking to expand their work with government agencies can leverage the framework of this tender to enhance their competitive offerings and strengthen market presence within public-sector engagements. ## Notice Ofgem require support within their External Affairs team in Wales specifically, as well as wider GB with the development and delivery of public affairs. This requires on the ground support in Wales through an agency with Welsh-specific knowledge and insight in order to increase engagement in the nation. In addition, wider capacity gaps in the team have created a need for additional support from an external organisation to help with public affairs in Great Britain (GB) more broadly. This covers both delivery work and strategic insight in order to help the internal team broaden and strengthen relationships with policymakers and increase their awareness and understanding of Ofgem's work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035146-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £205,000 | | Lots value | £205,000 | | Awards value | £210,000 | | Contracts value | £210,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFGEM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAVENDISH CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035146-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022859-2026 - 28 Nov 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077998-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052553-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035146-2026 17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022859-2026 13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077998-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052553-2025 29th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=622430 2025-054 Public Affairs Support Ofgem ITT Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofgem.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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