--- title: "For the Provision of: Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060caa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060caa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060caa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060caa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM" published: "2026-04-02" --- # For the Provision of: Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser Buyer: FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060caa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060caa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060caa.json) ## Summary The contract for "Media Relations & Public Affairs Adviser" has been awarded by First Choice Homes Oldham, located at First Place, 22 Union Street, Oldham, United Kingdom. This is a two-year fixed contract, with a start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2028, having an option to extend for an additional year based on business needs. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The service, classified under the public relations category, involves providing media relations and public affairs advice, delivered by a single point of contact who will collaborate with the in-house Communications and Marketing team at First Choice Homes Oldham. This contract, valued at £297,000 with a gross amount of £356,400, has been awarded to Halfpenny Communications Limited, a small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Mildenhall. This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the public relations sector to grow by providing specialised advisory services that interface directly with the strategic communications efforts of a significant public authority. SMEs focusing on media relations and public affairs can leverage such contracts to expand their client bases, enhance their portfolios, and establish long-term commercial relationships. Organisations with expertise in managing public perception, enhancing corporate communications, and navigating governmental relations would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thus helping them build credibility and grow their services in the public sector. ## Notice This is a 2 year fixed contract with an option to extend by 1 year for a single point of contact for the provision of media relations & public affairs advise. All work will be delivered by one individual. They will also be asked to work closely with FCHO's in-house Communications and Marketing team and CEO. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extended if required based on business needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030665-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £297,000 | | Lots value | £297,000 | | Awards value | £297,000 | | Contracts value | £297,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HALFPENNY COMMUNICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030665-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022845-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011809-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005923-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030665-2026 2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022845-2026 13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011809-2026 10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005923-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11737 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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