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18 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the award stage for its public procurement process titled "PH Live Longer Better Continence Marketing Campaign - Newspaper Ads." This tender falls under the advertising and marketing services category and takes place in Winchester, Hampshire. The procurement was executed through a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract value is £4,000, and the services will be delivered across locations corresponding with the postal code SO23 8UJ. Key dates include the contract period starting from 18th June 2026 until 16th August 2026, with the award being activated on 16th June 2026. Newsquest Media Group Limited successfully secured the award for this tender, providing substantial business opportunities within the advertising media sector.

For businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, this contract represents a vital opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-suited for framework agreements. Companies specializing in print media advertising, especially those targeting the local Hampshire area, could greatly benefit from such collaborative projects with Hampshire County Council. This procurement highlights the potential for SMEs to contribute effectively to public sector initiatives, fostering relationships that could lead to future endeavours within the same domain or related local government projects.

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Notice Title

PH Live Longer Better Continence Marketing Campaign - Newspaper Ads

Notice Description

Public Health Live Longer Better continence marketing campaign. 5 weekly half-page adverts into the Hampshire Chronicle, Basingstoke Gazette, Romsey Advertiser, Andover Advertiser and Southern Daily Echo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0224120b-70f5-4370-960a-b03d919bda8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710b0645-201e-4eb4-94fc-114076443e07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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