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title: "Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STONEWATER LTD"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX

Buyer: STONEWATER LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b5

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## Summary

Stonewater Ltd, operating out of Leicester in the United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for "Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX," aimed at enhancing the organisation's public profile and stakeholder engagement, particularly in housing and community sectors. This contract was tendered via an open procedure, and the process reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, with an expected contract start date of 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically covering business management and public relations consultancy services, with a project value amounting to £364,000. The procurement involves multiple UK regions, including areas like the West Midlands and the East of England, catering to a broad geographic footprint. The awarded contract will operate as a retainer with possibilities for renewal and additional project-based activities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, creative design, and strategic communications. Companies experienced in tactical execution and advocacy in politically nuanced sectors will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Large-scale organisations such as Cavendish Consulting Ltd, who secured the contract, exemplify ideal competitors, though the openness to submissions from SMEs highlights potential for diverse business growth. Companies capable of aligning strategic advice with Stonewater's mission-oriented objectives, particularly those able to navigate comprehensive public engagement channels, stand a good chance to thrive under such contract terms.

## Notice

Stonewater is looking to appoint a supplier to fulfil our requirements for a public affairs agency to support Stonewater and Mount Green in enhancing its public profile, engaging key political (and other) stakeholders, and driving advocacy on critical housing and community issues. The selected agency will provide ongoing strategic guidance, tactical execution, and support across various channels to ensure alignment with our mission and objectives. We will operate the contract as a retainer fee structure. Additionally, we may require support on a project basis for specialised activities such as photography, creative design work, video creation, and targeted campaigns beyond the retainer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040566-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £384,000 |
| Lots value | £384,000 |
| Awards value | £364,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STONEWATER LTD |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE8 6EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | North Whetstone |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAVENDISH CONSULTING |

## 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
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040566-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075371-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040566-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075371-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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