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title: "Public Affairs (PA) and Public Relations (PR) Consultancy Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05989c"
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buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
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# Public Affairs (PA) and Public Relations (PR) Consultancy Services Framework

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05989c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for Public Affairs (PA) and Public Relations (PR) Consultancy Services by Aster Group Limited is currently at the award stage as of 20th April 2026. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and aims to establish a framework agreement with several suppliers for strategic public communications services. Aster Group Limited, located in Devizes, United Kingdom, has undertaken this exercise to bolster its public engagement and stakeholder relationships across the housing sector. The framework agreement is to commence on 7th May 2026, with the contract periods extending to 6th May 2030 for services across multiple regions in the UK. The procurement covers three lots: Public Affairs Services, Public Relations Services, and Ad Hoc Special Projects, with a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially SMEs, to secure long-term collaborations with Aster Group Limited. The framework agreement categorises services into business and management consultancy, offering scope for growth in public affairs and relations, media engagement, and crisis management. Businesses equipped with creative communication strategies, innovative technology use, and strong political networks are well-suited for this procurement. Participants with capabilities in strategic counsel, advocacy, and high-quality content creation can leverage this partnership to enhance their influence within the sector and expand their service offerings across the UK. A competitive procedure involving multiple suppliers ensures diverse expertise and the capacity to meet Aster Group's evolving strategic objectives.

## Notice

Aster Group is undergoing a strategic transformation aimed at enhancing public engagement, improving stakeholder relationships, and increasing visibility across its key housing sectors. As part of this initiative, we require expert PA/PR Consultancy services to support our internal team and boost our communications strategy, manage media relations, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms. It is the intention of Aster Group therefore to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified Supplier(s) who will provide selected PA/PR Consultancy Services to meet needs that cannot be met in-house by its own provision, or where additional knowledge and expertise is required. We intend to establish a framework with 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Public Affairs (PA) Services Lot 2 - Public Relations (PR) Services Lot 3 - Ad hoc Special Projects Project Objectives *Real-time high-level counsel and insight in a period of rapid change and in a time of increased scrutiny *Deliver media relations and 24/7 high level crisis and issues management for both media and stakeholder engagement work. *Plan and execute creative and innovative campaigns, producing high-quality, accurate content, and effective and measurable tactical delivery *Innovative applications of technology such as AI *Expertise in navigating the Devolution agenda *Strong political connections across all parties *Nuanced understanding of the political environment *Ways to showcase expansion in new geographies and refreshed service offers *Create opportunities to educate and influence, as a sector leader to ensure we have a trusted and sought-after voice in the sector *Support for M&A activity Project Desired Outcomes *Drive positive media coverage including key messages in key media including driving opportunities across the national and trade press *Increased share of voice and brand awareness among key influencers and media *Increased opportunities to build partnerships and relationships with organisations and individuals that will help us deliver our strategy *Increased opportunities to influence and shape policy *Creative campaigns that will support our strategy and elevate and strengthen our position in the market

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Public Affairs (PA) Services

Public Relations (PR) Services

Ad Hoc Special Projects

### Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PIN) is issued to inform the market of a potential upcoming procurement for Public Affairs (PA) and Public Relations (PR) consultancy services. The purpose of this engagement is to:
Understand market capabilities and interest
Inform the scope and structure of the procurement
Explore suitable commercial and delivery models
Identify potential risks and opportunities
This is not a call for competition and does not constitute a formal procurement process.
Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on service capabilities, delivery models, commercial preferences, and suggestions for framework design. Please follow this link to express your interest and access the related documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/605
Responses will be used to shape the procurement strategy and documentation.
Subject to the outcome of this engagement, the contracting authority may proceed with a formal procurement process. Suppliers who do not participate in this engagement will not be excluded from future opportunities.
It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new CENTRAL DIGITAL PLATFORM which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035849-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,557 |
| Lots value | £752,783 |
| Awards value | £424,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING RELATIONS; CAVENDISH CONSULTING; CITY PRESS SERVICES; JEFFERSON COMMUNICATIONS JC; MADANO PARTNERSHIP; SEE MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 20:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035849-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 21:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079138-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055812-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055809-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035849-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079138-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055812-2025
  11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055809-2025
  11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/621

## Notice URLs

- http://www.building-relations.co.uk
- http://www.citypress.co.uk
- http://www.madano.com
- https://cavendishconsulting.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/605
- https://see-media.co.uk/
- https://www.jeffersoncommunications.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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