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    ContractsPublic Relations Agency Services
    Awarded contract

    Public Relations Agency Services

    Awarded
    £1.5m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Appoint a single PR agency to deliver strategic communications, media relations, thought leadership, and campaign management services for a 2-year term with potential extensions up to 8 years.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 11 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.5m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,547,483
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HC
      Headland Consultancy Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    11 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The PPF is seeking to appoint a single PR agency to provide comprehensive strategic communications and media services. Key responsibilities include: developing and executing strategic communications plans; creating and distributing marketing materials; identifying and leveraging appropriate media channels and publications; building and maintaining media relationships; developing compelling narratives; identifying media opportunities; providing spokesperson training, briefing, and preparation; offering crisis communication support; developing thought leadership content and capabilities; engaging with relevant stakeholders; and managing campaigns. The agency must demonstrate strong sector expertise, robust performance measurement capabilities, and effective governance practices. The PPF also expects the agency to provide horizon scanning, market insights, and guidance on industry best practices, emerging channels, and new communication approaches. The initial contract term is 2 years, with optional extensions available up to a maximum of 8 years.

    Track record

    13 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, PENSION PROTECTION FUND has awarded 13 contracts to 13 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Headland Consultancy Limited1× · 8%
    2. ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS LIMITED1× · 8%
    3. Fleishman-Hillard Group Limited1× · 8%
    4. Change Logic Limited1× · 8%
    5. Pendragon, WILMINGTON PUBLISHING & INFORMATION LIMITED1× · 8%
    6. 3R Strategy1× · 8%

    +7 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-05120f

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