---
title: "Communication Support 2025-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060331"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Communication Support 2025-27

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060331

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Communication Support 2025-27". This contract involves services in the industry category of marketing management consultancy, specifically aimed at supporting communication with stakeholders during periods of high pressure or crises. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to HOOD & WOOLF LIMITED, a small enterprise based in London. The contract started on 8th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with an option for extension until the end of 2027. The procurement method was limited competition, falling below threshold requirements, with the call for such services originating from Birmingham, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in crisis communication. Given the nature of the services required, companies that specialise in or possess extensive experience with public sector communication strategies would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a notable advantage in such contracts, as evidenced by the successful bid from HOOD & WOOLF LIMITED. This contract, valued at £50,000, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to grow within the public sector by aligning their offerings with the specific needs of government bodies during critical times.

## Notice

The award of a contract for support relating to communicating with stakeholders during times of high pressure, crises, or an event outside the normal course of business. Term is 12 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002018-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOOD & WOOLF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002018-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://hoodwoolf.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wmfs.net/

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