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Digital Advertisement and Sponsorship

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Advertisement and Sponsorship" with an active award dated 27th January 2026. The procurement, which falls under the services category, specifically targets advertising services (CPV code 79341000) and is intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender employed a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in a contract period from 8th February 2026 to 7th February 2027. The total contract value is £279,921 GBP, and it has been awarded to Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd.

This tender presents promising opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their presence in the digital advertising sector. Businesses possessing capabilities in digital marketing and media solutions, especially those skilled in operating within agreed-upon frameworks, could potentially leverage this contract to bolster their market offerings and establish stronger partnerships in the local government sector. The project, focused on increasing digital visibility in Milton Keynes, allows for creative engagement from qualified service providers looking to expand in the South East regional market.

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Notice Title

Digital Advertisement and Sponsorship

Notice Description

Digital advertising in MK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b34a2b43-bd59-49c0-9241-b6ed77f48d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89318ee-5bc4-4d8e-a467-4bb70a61c42a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£279,921 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,921 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 6-12 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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