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    ContractsCommunications and Stakeholder Engagement Agency Partner
    Closed contract

    Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Agency Partner

    Contract value
    £108k
    Closed 3 Aug 2026

    City of Liverpool College seeks an experienced communications agency to provide strategic stakeholder, political, and media engagement support within the further education sector.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 14 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £108k
    Closed 3 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 3 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£108,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      3 Aug 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 3 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    14 Jul 2026Today3 Aug 2026

    Brief

    The City of Liverpool College, a leading further education and skills institution, is seeking a strategic communications agency partner to support engagement with stakeholders, political leaders, and media. The agency will provide thought leadership, reputation management, and rapid response communications during a period of significant change in the FE and skills sector. Key responsibilities include: positioning the college as a credible, authoritative voice in national skills policy discussions; managing communications around government priorities including apprenticeships, T Levels, and devolved skills funding; proactively addressing potential issues related to funding, Ofsted inspections, governance, and industrial relations; and maintaining relationships with decision-makers across Whitehall, Parliament, and national media outlets. The ideal partner will demonstrate deep understanding of the further education sector, established connections with political and media stakeholders, proven experience navigating policy landscapes, and the ability to respond quickly to emerging issues and opportunities. A UK3 notice was not required for this tender.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. HILL DICKINSON LLP2× · 50%
    2. Poke Limited1× · 25%
    3. Yardbird Creative1× · 25%

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

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    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ca59
    CL
    Buyer
    THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
    Sector
    Professional Services