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Digital Advertising Screens Concession

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the management of digital advertising screens in Bristol City Centre and potentially other locations. The tender process, following an open procedure, concluded with the award to Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd, valued at £5,000,000. The contract, classified under CPV code 79340000 for advertising and marketing services, spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2035. This procurement process reached the award stage as of 30th June 2025, after the tender period ended on 21st March 2025. This concession was sought after as part of the Council's efforts to enhance its digital advertising outreach across the region of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sectors, particularly those experienced in managing digital advertising platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusivity of the procurement process. As a large-scale project overseen by Bristol City Council, businesses with the capability to handle long-term service provisions and collaborate with local councils would find this project beneficial for expanding their market presence and building a robust portfolio in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Advertising Screens Concession

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is seeking a concessionaire who will manage the Councils digital advertising, covering Bristol City Centre and other potential locations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5959c233-7fac-4929-b0e0-3145edc8a131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c7c6bb-ee63-41cf-8a73-5e1da5b4b809
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR

Further Information

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