---
title: "PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692a1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692a1

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking headquartered in Belfast, has initiated an open procurement process titled "PME - FW129 Stakeholder Management and Communications." This tender, under the category of business and management consultancy services, focuses on professional services related to stakeholder management and communications. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 27th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and it will operate under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and may extend up to 31st March 2035, offering businesses ample time to engage with the framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy and general management consultancy services. Companies that have experience in handling large-scale stakeholder engagements and are adept at managing utility sector communications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth by aligning with a strategic public sector partner like Translink, which is looking to enhance its communications and stakeholder management capabilities over an extended contract period.

## Notice

Professional Services related to Stakeholder Management and Communications

### Planning Information

Questionnaire to be published on eTendersNI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041627-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 16:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041627-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 15:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041627-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041618-2026
  6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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