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# PR and Content Support Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pr-and-content-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** North East Combined Authority: "PR and Content Support Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.open-uk.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [North East Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-east-combined-authority-ons-e47000014)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 August 2026 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Public relations consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC14, UKC2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pr-and-content-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pr-and-content-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [open-uk.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open-uk.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pr-and-content-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f#participate

## Description
The North East Mayoral Strategic Combined Authority (North East MSA) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a PR and Content Support services framework.
The purpose of this framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and professional PR and editorial services as and when required. It will enable the Authority to commission services quickly while maintaining fair Suppliers will help the Authority:
• Identify and engage target audiences for maximum communications impact
• Source and develop news stories, case studies and feature content
• Enhance media relations and press activity across print, broadcast, digital and social channels
• Support delivery of regional campaigns aligned with the Authority's priorities, competition, transparent procurement and value for money.
Suppliers may apply as individuals, partnerships or agencies. Up to six suppliers will be appointed to this framework.
The estimated total value is £500,000 excl. VAT across the framework term.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79416200
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 01/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F062888-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-03T14:14:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T05:57:17.689Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06c39f