Scope
Reference
2667-TEN-O
Description
East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a professional PR agency or consultant to deliver a 12-month national public relations and influencer engagement approach that raises the positive profile of East Suffolk as a visitor destination
Contract 1. East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 August 2026
- Possible extension to 30 January 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
based on performance and additional funding allocations.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 22 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Big wave PR
- Companies House: 06749209
No1 The Courtyard, Tye Road, Elmstead Market
Colchester
CO7 7BB
United Kingdom
Email: hilary@wearebigwavepr.co.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. East Suffolk SZC PR Consultancy
Contracting authority
East Suffolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton
Woodbridge
IP12 1RT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government