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09 Jul 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council entails the provision of marketing services for Enterprising Barnsley and the Digital Media Centre (DMC). This falls under the category of advertising and marketing services, with additional subcategories such as advertising consultancy, graphic design, and photographic services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this contract aims to enhance brand visibility across various media platforms. The procurement process follows the open procedure method and concluded the tender stage with the contract award on 23 May 2025, encompassing a contract period from 10 June 2025 to 9 June 2028, with a financial value of £150,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale marketing agencies capable of delivering comprehensive advertising solutions, as smaller SMEs and VCSEs have been deemed unsuitable in the tender specifications. It welcomes participation from firms that specialise in total marketing campaigns, offering services that range from advertising film production to direct marketing and motion picture services. Agencies focused on creative, innovative, and strategic marketing initiatives will find this contract highly conducive to expanding their portfolio and gaining significant exposure within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Marketing Services for Enterprising Barnsley and DMC

Notice Description

Provision of Marketing Services for Enterprising Barnsley and DMC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb4c11c8-2205-4163-9b62-6d74fcc502ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779a0a71-06cc-4ae9-8d38-750f1e4a9c9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961000 - Photographic services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92111210 - Advertising film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Simply Thrilled Ltd

Yorkshire Podcast Studios (Yorkshire) Ltd

Social Communications Group Ltd

Cannon PR

Whippet PR

Counter Context Ltd

Big Sky Creative Ltd

Deadline Digital

Paul Chadwick Creative

ADOPSTAR

Fossu Ltd

Swype Creative Ltd

Cubby Studio Limited

Whatever Design Ltd

Room for Design

Further Information

Notice Documents

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