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WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process titled "WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3". This project falls under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services, specifically aiming to enhance the local bus network's visibility in the East Midlands. The procurement reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, with the contracting set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 31st January 2026. The method used was a limited, competitive quotation process below the threshold, focusing on a budget of £95,280 GBP.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses involved in marketing services, especially those capable of managing public engagement campaigns effectively. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale organisations like Go Travel Solutions, who successfully secured the contract, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio by showcasing innovative strategies to increase public transport usage. Businesses with expertise in advertising, public relations, and stakeholder engagement within regional projects would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3

Notice Description

PHASE 3 - WNC Enhanced Bus Partnership has identified that a marketing campaign is required to raise awareness of the local bus network, generate interest and action leading to increased usage by both existing bus users and non-bus users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a98ad2d-1097-4f4b-877e-6e3e109d81f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78505933-ee1d-4866-ae50-62bcc06d41c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£95,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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