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PR and Content Support Framework

North East Combined Authority · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 07:21.

Opportunity overview

The North East Mayoral Strategic Combined Authority (North East MSA) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a PR and Content Support services framework. The purpose of this framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and professional PR and editorial services as and when required. It will enable the Authority to commission services quickly while maintaining fair Suppliers will help the Authority: • Identify and engage target audiences for maximum communications impact • Source and develop news stories, case studies and feature content • Enhance media relations and press activity across print, broadcast, digital and social channels • Support delivery of regional campaigns aligned with the Authority's priorities, competition, transparent procurement and value for money. Suppliers may apply as individuals, partnerships or agencies. Up to six suppliers will be appointed to this framework. The estimated total value is £500,000 excl. VAT across the framework term.

Classification

  • CPV79416200 — Public relations consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1£500k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
OPEN20261093
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Maximum Participants
6
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition
Open Framework Scheme End Date
1 Oct 2030, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
4 Aug 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
27 Jul 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
15 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Two years with the option to extend by a further two years (2 + 1 + 1).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416200
Description
Public relations consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
062888-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Jul 2026, 15:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
North East Combined Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PJMR-6594-BRGH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJMR-6594-BRGH

Address

Street Address
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE4 5BZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newcastle Upon Tyne · UKC22 · NE4 5BZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC14 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 062888-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·