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Advertising Services Framework

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jun 2025 at 10:46

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed the award stage for its "Advertising Services Framework" tender, aimed at procuring advertising services. This open procedure procurement, classified under the CPV code 79340000 for advertising and marketing services, targets the North East of the United Kingdom and anticipates a yearly contract value between £38K and £95K. The framework, initiating from 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2028, is divided into two lots: Media Buying Services and Filming, allowing tenderers the option to bid on one or both. The initial tender was published on 17th February 2025, with submissions closing by 24th March 2025. The contract was successfully awarded on 13th May 2025.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising sector, particularly those skilled in media buying and filming. Companies that can deliver competitive pricing and high-quality services will find this framework accommodating, as it reserves the possibility for further competitive processes to ensure cost-effective solutions, offering capable SMEs the chance to secure consistent work through direct awards or subsequent price-based competitions. The inclusive approach of ranked suppliers supports SMEs in gaining entry and contributing to significant projects across the region. Rebel Lion Advertising, Public Sector Media Ltd, Kaleidoscope Creative Films Limited, and LABAS MEDIA Trading as MOTIF PICTURES Ltd are some of the suppliers selected, exemplifying suitability for businesses of similar scale and competence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertising Services Framework

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council are inviting tenderers for the Provision of Advertising Services. There is no guarantee of business however South Tyneside Council anticipate the range of value to be in the region of PS38K - PS95K per annum and is divided into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - Media Buying Services - approximate value PS23K - PS37K Lot 2 - Filming - approximate value PS15K - PS58K Tenderers can submit a tender for one or both Lots. The three highest scoring suppliers will be ranked on each Lot. The allocation of work will be by Direct Award to the 1st ranked supplier, however, Council reserves the right to call off the Framework to the 2nd ranked Supplier if the 1st ranked supplier cannot carry out the requirements within the timescales and so on. The Council also reserve the right to run a further competition evaluated 100% on price within each lot at any time during the framework period. The lowest priced bidder would be awarded the work. This process could be utilised for specific campaigns. The call-off agreement will be drawn down by way of purchase order.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-766c4a0d-052e-457c-b28a-2822eb8b90ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84acff1b-f7f6-4bf3-a36c-bce72d40b698
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 (above threshold)
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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

KALEIDOSCOPE CREATIVE FILMS

LABAS MEDIA TRADING AS MOTIF PICTURES

PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA

REBEL LION ADVERTISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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