PR Media Relations and Crisis Management Support Services

Description

Raven Housing Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive PR and communications agency to work in partnership with its in-house Marketing and Communications Team. The successful provider will act as a strategic communications partner, delivering high-quality PR, media relations, reputation management and crisis communications support to help strengthen Raven's profile, protect its reputation and support its wider organisational objectives. The appointed agency will provide strategic PR and reputation management support, proactive and reactive media relations, horizon scanning, thought leadership opportunities, crisis communications (including 24/7 support), media training for senior leaders, and ongoing performance reporting and strategic advice. Raven is seeking a provider that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the social housing sector, provide challenge and independent insight, identify opportunities proactively, and offer trusted advice when sensitive or fast-moving issues arise. The successful bidder will operate as an extension of Raven's Marketing and Communications Team and will be expected to develop collaborative, long-term working relationships with key stakeholders. The contract will commence on 31 March 2027 and will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years at Raven's discretion. Interested suppliers should register and submit their tender responses via the In-Tend Portal in accordance with the procurement documentation provided.

Key facts

Procedure

Below threshold - open competition

Lots

1

Submit via

https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/ravenht/home

Contact

Procurement.rht@ravenht.org.uk

Value incl. VAT

£108k

Category

services