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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed a selective procurement process for the "Fostering - Bauer Radio Summer recruitment campaign 2026", in the field of advertising and marketing services. This call-off from a framework agreement was to deliver 30-second radio adverts on a Bauer Radio station in Hampshire, aiming to boost the council's fostering service. The procurement process, under the tendering stage 'award', was finalised on 26th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 30th August 2026. The contract was awarded to Bauer Radio for a value of £2,000 GBP, reflecting Hampshire's focus on driving their recruitment efforts over the summer period.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those adept at leveraging audio platforms for promotional campaigns. The project, located broadly around Hampshire, is ideal for SMEs that can offer creative and effective advertising solutions. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can form ongoing partnerships with government bodies like Hampshire County Council, thus expanding their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Fostering - Bauer Radio Summer recruitment campaign 2026

Notice Description

A contract to deliver 30 second radio adverts on a Bauer Radio station in Hampshire for fostering service summer campaign 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34682ca8-bc34-4ea2-985c-fde7136b90e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318e0a67-3122-4600-b2bc-dc07f4979e1f
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
£2,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 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
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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

BAUER RADIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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