Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd
Scotland
Open procedure
1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026

The contract covers the development and delivery of an integrated communications strategy, including press office services with out-of-hours cover, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. The scope includes senior strategic counsel, social media management, website maintenance, and the production of branded collateral. The provider will also support internal employee engagement and public affairs activities, including media training and regular reporting.

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Awarded value: Not published; No value in the notice
Published: 2 August 2024
Awarded: 29 November 2024
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 August 2026

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of comprehensive public relations, public affairs, and strategic communications support services for a corporate organisation.

Develop and deliver an integrated Communications Strategy supporting Ferguson Marine’s business plan
Provide a robust Press Office service, including evening and weekend cover, and manage reactive enquiries
Deliver proactive Media Relations around milestones, business updates and news, and monitor and share relevant press coverage
Provide Senior Strategic Counsel and reputation management advice to the CEO, Accountable Officer, FMPG Board and Senior Leadership Team
Support liaison with the Scottish Government sponsor team and other stakeholders, including updates to relevant committees
Develop and deliver a stakeholder engagement strategy covering community, industry and political outreach
Conduct horizon scanning and provide regular insight on emerging political and industry developments
Manage all Social Media, especially the LinkedIn channel, including content development and community management
Manage the FMPG website, keeping information up to date and accurate and uploading news stories and updates
Manage and maintain branded communications materials for events, community outreach and industry engagement, including video, presentations, event collateral and merchandise

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79416000

Services in this contract

Public relations and media relationsMain service£92k typicalPress office and proactive media relations
Communications strategy and strategic communications advice£54k typicalIntegrated communications strategy and senior strategic counsel
Internal communications and employee engagement£57k typicalEmployee engagement communications
Public affairs and political engagement£60k typicalPublic affairs strategy and political outreach
Social media management and content£59k typicalManaging all social media, especially LinkedIn

Lifecycle

Published
2 August 2024
Contract awarded
29 November 2024
Contract starts
1 September 2024
Contract ends
31 August 2026

The buyer

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1220934/public-relations-public-affairs-communications
Buyer reference: org-12
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773163
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd. Public Relations, Public Affairs, Communications. Contract award, 2 August 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1220934/public-relations-public-affairs-communications (accessed 5 November 2026).