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2025 National Marketing Campaign. - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, East Suffolk Council, has completed an award process for their "2025 National Marketing Campaign". This public procurement, falling under the industry category of Advertising campaign services, was conducted through an open procedure. The process aimed to secure a supplier to design and implement a destination marketing campaign that is emotionally resonant and experience-led. The contract was awarded on 4th March 2026 and will commence on 1st November 2025, concluding on 31st May 2026. The procurement covers several regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and overseas territories, broadening the campaign’s scope significantly. The contracted budget is £100,000, and the supplier selected is Jacob Bailey Group.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing management and advertising services, particularly those capable of delivering impactful and innovative campaigns. It offers a chance to work with a public sector client, East Suffolk Council, and expand into various markets due to the wide geographic scope of the project. Businesses with expertise in crafting engaging and meaningful marketing experiences, and who can operate on an international level, would fit well in competing for similar future opportunities. Although this specific tender does not require SME or VCSE suitability, larger marketing firms can leverage their strengths in offering comprehensive service packages to meet client needs effectively.

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Notice Title

2025 National Marketing Campaign. - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking a supplier to design and deliver an emotionally resonant, experience-led destination marketing campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1772bb5b-985c-4df1-97d8-0d425b2c40b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86648f5f-e6d8-4bc1-88d9-21532ddeedd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOB BAILEY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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