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    ContractsPublic Affairs and Communications Support for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority
    Awarded contract

    Public Affairs and Communications Support for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

    Awarded
    £48.8k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Flexible public affairs and communications support to strengthen the Combined Authority's government relations, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications capabilities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 19 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £48.8k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £48,750
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CC
      CWE COMMUNICATIONS LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    19 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority is seeking external public affairs and communications expertise to enhance its strategic profile and stakeholder engagement. The successful provider will deliver strategic advice on government and political relations, build relationships with UK Government officials, ministers, parliamentarians and key stakeholders, and identify opportunities to influence national policy and funding. Key responsibilities include producing high-quality political communications such as briefings, speeches and submissions, managing engagement with local MPs, council leaders, neighbouring authorities, businesses, universities and regional partners, and strengthening the Combined Authority's reputation through media engagement and thought leadership. The provider will also supply political intelligence and horizon scanning on emerging issues, and ensure coordinated messaging across all communications channels including public affairs, policy, media and corporate functions.

    Track record

    11 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded 11 contracts to 11 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AVISO LTD1× · 9%
    2. UK-INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL1× · 9%
    3. Tile Hill Interim & Executive Limited1× · 9%
    4. CWE COMMUNICATIONS LTD1× · 9%
    5. Cantidad Limited1× · 9%
    6. POLYGON PLACE STRATEGY LTD1× · 9%

    +5 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e705

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    Sector
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