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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 July 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Government Departments: Public Relations

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 54812 on Government Departments: media, what guidance is issued by the Government Communication Service on the procurement of external public relations companies.

Answer

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) provides a framework agreement that enables contracting authorities to access suppliers who provide services in this area. As with any procurement through established framework agreements, CCS provides guidance to ensure any procurement is conducted in compliance with UK procurement regulations. Guidance can be found on the CCS webpage: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6125.

Individual contracting authorities are responsible for their own procurement processes under this framework agreement. Any campaign spending of £100,000 or more must go through the Government Communication Service’s advertising, marketing and communications (AMC) spend control process. Guidance is available at the following link: https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/marketing/delivering-government-campaigns/professional-assurance/

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64563
Session
2024-26
Related items
Government Departments: Media
Monday, 9 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Government departments Procurement Public relations
Link
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