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Consumer PR Service for Great Western Railway

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

Buyer Address: Milford House 1 Milford Street, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN1 1HL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gwr.com

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
120000.0 GBP
Gross: 144000 GBP
Published
09 Jul 2025, 15:09
Deadline
25 Jul 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79416000 - Public relations services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Consumer PR Service for Great Western Railway. "Adventure Starts Here" We're looking for an agency that can act as a true extension of our team - someone who brings strategic insight, creative energy, and calm under pressure. You'll understand the complexity of delivering high-impact communications in a politically sensitive, operationally challenging environment - and be comfortable advising on both brand opportunities and reputational risks. This isn't just about executing media relations or social media calendars - it's about shaping the conversation. We want a thought partner who understands the importance of tone, timing and trust - and who shares our ambition to make GWR a leading voice in UK travel and tourism.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038711-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 120,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 144,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-29T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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