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Media Buying Agency for period of 1st February 2025 until 30th June 2025

SEFTON COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has concluded a procurement process for a media buying agency to support their 2025 campaign for Visit Southport. The contract, titled "Media Buying Agency for period of 1st February 2025 until 30th June 2025," falls under the category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the tender was evaluated and awarded by 31st January 2025. The contract, valued at £99,447, commenced on 1st February 2025 and will end on 30th June 2025. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying, particularly those experienced in supporting tourism campaigns. Large companies capable of handling substantial advertising budgets and delivering high-impact media strategies will find this contract particularly advantageous. With the clear scope and targeted timeframe, businesses have the potential to showcase their expertise and secure further contracts in the public sector marketing domain.

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Notice Title

Media Buying Agency for period of 1st February 2025 until 30th June 2025

Notice Description

Sefton Tourism and Marketing Southport are looking to engage a media buying agency. This media work is part of a wider 2025 campaign for Visit Southport. The contract will run from 1 February 2025 to 30 June 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7375f9fb-d578-40c8-b6ad-d9cb5cb86c7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,447 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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