--- title: "Strategic Stakeholder Engagement support and services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Strategic Stakeholder Engagement support and services Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d9.json) ## Summary The Financial Reporting Council Limited, a central government public authority based in London, is inviting tenders for the provision of Strategic Stakeholder Engagement support and services. This contract, titled "Strategic Stakeholder Engagement support and services," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on stakeholders representation and business consultancy services. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, and it is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is 28th July 2026, with the contract to be awarded by 25th September 2026. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, with the contract term running from 5th October 2026 to 4th October 2029, and options for renewal available. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement. It is particularly suited to companies capable of enhancing the regulatory communications and engagement strategies of public sector organisations. Such businesses can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio by working with a reputable body like the FRC, which plays a vital role in upholding corporate governance standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the evaluation will weigh quality at 70% and price at 30%, providing a substantial opportunity for businesses that excel in delivering quality services. ## Notice The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. As the Competent Authority for audit in the UK, we set auditing and ethical standards and monitor and enforce audit quality. The purpose of the FRC is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work. In recent years, the FRC has undertaken a significant programme of reform across the areas for which it regulates. This has included revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code and Stewardship Code, alongside the development of a strengthened approach to audit supervision and enforcement. These changes mark a step forward in enhancing the effectiveness, clarity and proportionality of the UK's regulatory framework. At the same time, the FRC operates within a dynamic and evolving political landscape. Market development and shifting policy priorities require sustained and proactive engagement to ensure that the organisation's role, remit and impact are well positioned and understood by ministers, policymakers and other key stakeholders. The appointment of a new Chair further reinforces the importance of clear positioning and effective external engagement at senior levels. In this context, the FRC is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide integrated stakeholder engagement, strategic communications and public affairs support. The successful supplier will play a key role in helping the FRC to: * Strengthen its reputation and relevance as a trusted, proportionate regulator * Support the communication and adoption of its revised regulatory approach * Enhance understanding of its work with policymakers, Parliament and key stakeholders * Provide insight into the evolving political, economic and regulatory environment * Identify and deliver opportunities for thought leadership and stakeholder engagement The supplier will be expected to work in close partnership with the FRC's Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Affairs team to deliver a strategic, insight-led and adaptable programme of work that reflects the organisation's transition from reform to implementation. PLEASE REFER TO INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENT ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Provision of further Services of the same nature. Renewal: Continuation of the provision of Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062495-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £348,800 | | Lots value | £348,800 | | 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 | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 9GE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79112100 - Stakeholders representation services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 17:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062495-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062495-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18678 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18679 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18680 ## Notice URLs - https://www.frc.org.uk/ - 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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