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Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully awarded the provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement as of 21st November 2025. With a total budget of £4.4 million, the framework is set to facilitate advertising services classified under CPV code 79341000. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a selective method. The contract will commence on 5th May 2025 and conclude on 4th May 2029, providing an extended period for suppliers to deliver across a diverse geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising services sector, particularly those positioned to offer competitive services for statutory advertising. The framework supports small and medium enterprises, enhancing their potential growth in providing advertising solutions to Somerset Council and appointed suppliers like Reach Plc, The Blackmore Vale Ltd, and Newsquest Media. Companies equipped with relevant expertise in advertising and media can strategically position themselves to benefit from this long-term agreement, expanding their service reach across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement. For further information and access to the tender documents, please visit the Proactis Supplier Network via the following link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b8fb3fe-a7a3-4e36-96d5-77d1a2d2a67b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cece1b7a-2ae1-4b78-8419-691afe57e94f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2029 4-5 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jilse Kuriakose
Contact Email
jilse.kuriakose@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

NEWSQUEST MEDIA

REACH

THE BLACKMORE VALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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