Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX

Stonewater
East Midlands
Open procedure
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028

The contract operates on a retainer fee structure to provide ongoing strategic guidance and tactical execution for public affairs. It includes requirements for ad-hoc project-based support, specifically covering photography, creative design, video production, and targeted campaign delivery to enhance public profile and stakeholder engagement.

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Awarded value: £364k; As published
Published: 19 November 2025
Awarded: 1 May 2026; Cavendish Consulting
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 May 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of public affairs, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement services to support corporate advocacy and community housing objectives.

Public affairs agency support for Stonewater and Mount Green to enhance their public profile, engage key political and other stakeholders, and drive advocacy on critical housing and community issues
Ongoing strategic guidance, tactical execution, and support across various channels
Project-based photography, creative design work, video creation, and targeted campaigns beyond the retainer

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79400000, 79416000, 79416100, 79416200

Services in this contract

Public affairs and political engagementMain service£60k typicalRetained public affairs agency support engaging political stakeholders and advocacy

Lifecycle

Published
19 November 2025
Contract awardedto Cavendish Consulting
1 May 2026
Contract starts
1 June 2026
Contract ends
31 May 2028

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Stonewater

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Cavendish Consulting

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/335521/public-affairs-support-services-00535-cx
Buyer reference: 00535-CX
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b5
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Stonewater. Public Affairs Support Services - 00535-CX. Contract award, 19 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/335521/public-affairs-support-services-00535-cx (accessed 5 November 2026).