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title: "Crisis Media Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b120"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Crisis Media Management

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b120

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government authority based in Edinburgh, is seeking to engage a supplier for Crisis Media Management services. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves awarding a contract starting in July 2026 for a period of four years. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on crisis management services (CPV code: 79430000), and will cater to events requiring around-the-clock media handling. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 30th June 2026 and the tender submission closing on 7th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, as part of a below-threshold procedure, with a total contract value of £78,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media management, public relations, and crisis communication, particularly those that can offer 24/7 support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement has been deemed suitable for such companies. The successful bidder will be required to provide comprehensive press office services, including managing media enquiries, advising spokespeople, and offering media training. This contract allows businesses to leverage existing expertise in reputation management and offers substantial scope to build a relationship with a prominent government buyer.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board is looking to award a contract for the provision of Crisis Media Management to commence July 2026 for a period of 4 years. The service to be provided is Crisis Media Management and associated support to NLB, in the event of a serious incident. The successful contractor will be required to be on call 24 hours / 365 days per annum, including leap years. In the event of a serious incident, the contractor will be expected to: *Provide a full press office service with a dedicated phone line for dealing with media enquiries. This will also include management of NLB's social media channels and website. *Advise and support NLB spokespeople on dealing with the media. *Provide a media adviser at the scene or close to the scene of the incident to deal with the media and to provide support to NLB spokespeople. *NLB will provide the contractor with key staff contact information and general information about its assets. It will be NLB's responsibility to update this information. The contractor must hold this information on a strictly confidential basis, and it must only be used in the event of incidents or exercises following NLBs written or verbal instructions. Please detail how the information will be stored/managed. *The contractor will be required to hold and update a list of media contacts. *The contractor will be responsible for providing NLB with up-to-date details of their advisors. Ad-hoc Requirements In addition to the above, you may also be required to provide the following: Support for NLB's Communication Officer From time to time, the Communications Officer may require guidance on managing negative engagement on social media or in the press. While these situations may not constitute a full crisis, they can still pose a risk to NLB's reputation and therefore benefit from timely support and advice. Media Training for NLB spokespeople This is to equip NLB spokespeople with the skills and strategies to handle interviews, press conferences, and public statements with confidence and to communicate key messages clearly, stay on track under pressure, respond to challenging questions, and present themselves in a credible, engaging way across TV, radio, print, and digital platforms. Exercise These will take place at either NLB's headquarters in Edinburgh or at the Oban Base. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Crisis-management-services./Q69R7FS7E8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q69R7FS7E8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054440-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79430000 - Crisis management services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054440-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054440-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q69R7FS7E8
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Crisis-management-services./Q69R7FS7E8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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