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    ContractsPR and Content Services Framework Agreement
    Closed contract

    PR and Content Services Framework Agreement

    Contract value
    £500k
    Closed 4 Aug 2026

    Open call for PR and content services suppliers to provide flexible, on-demand support to the North East Mayoral Strategic Combined Authority through a new framework agreement worth up to £500,000.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 3 Jul 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £500k
    Closed 4 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 4 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      4 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 4 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    3 Jul 2026Today4 Aug 2026

    Brief

    The North East Mayoral Strategic Combined Authority is seeking qualified PR and content support suppliers to join a framework agreement. This framework will provide flexible access to professional public relations and editorial services on an as-needed basis, enabling the Authority to commission work quickly while ensuring fair competition and value for money. Selected suppliers will support the Authority by: • Identifying and engaging target audiences to maximise communications impact • Sourcing and developing news stories, case studies and feature content • Enhancing media relations and press activity across print, broadcast, digital and social channels • Supporting regional campaign delivery aligned with the Authority's strategic priorities Applications are welcome from individual consultants, partnerships, and agencies. Up to six suppliers will be appointed to this framework. The estimated total contract value is £500,000 (excluding VAT) across the framework period.

    Track record

    7 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, North East Combined Authority has awarded 7 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. GARDINER RICHARDSON LIMITED1× · 14%
    2. CRAVENS LIMITED1× · 14%
    3. THE SKILL MILL LIMITED1× · 14%
    4. FOUNDATION OF LIGHT1× · 14%
    5. Shared Intelligence Limited1× · 14%
    6. WHISTL UK LIMITED1× · 14%

    +1 more supplier

    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-06c39f

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    Sector
    Professional Services