How to win: PR and Content Support Framework

About this contract

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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — North East Combined Authority scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £500,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 4 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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