Award

Media Buying

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2019 at 12:49

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2019 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is seeking an external agency for a media buying contract titled "Media Buying," aimed at supporting the My Journey initiative to promote walking and cycling in Southampton during September and October. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £45,000, which will commence on 15 July 2019 and conclude on 31 October 2019. The tender was published on 17 June 2019 and used an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold, with a submission deadline of 1 July 2019.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for marketing and advertising firms with experience in media planning and buying, as the selected agency will need to effectively target the local audience and manage a specific budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience and establish relationships within the public sector, thereby fostering business growth in the competitive market of public service campaigns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying

Notice Description

An external agency is required to undertake media planning and buying for the My Journey - Southampton's walking and cycling campaigns - in September and October. The agency will be required to research, plan and buy media space within the channels specified, in the Travel to Work geographical area and targeting the specified audience. A suite of artwork for the channels specified will be completed by Southampton City Council. This project has a fixed budget of PS45,000 and will be assessed on the quality of the submissions only. Please log into our supplier portal to access the relevant documentation: https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-765dc544-6fe6-49ee-ae8a-b2da0bb7ca9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3271c1e3-14b8-483d-958b-cb34e36dee46
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 1-6 months
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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louisa Llewellyn
Contact Email
louisa.llewellyn@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02380 833931

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UBIQUITY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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