Award

Media Buying and Planning Agency

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2020 at 13:52

Award Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2020 at 12:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is seeking a Media Buying and Planning Agency to manage advertising efforts for various campaigns, including 'My Journey', summer Arts and Heritage events, and the Green City initiative, from April to December 2020. The contract is at the Award stage, with an allocated budget of £80,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure which allows any interested party to participate, and the tender period concluded on 4th March 2020. The successful contract will commence on 1st April 2020 and is set to last until 31st March 2021, with services required to be delivered in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those proficient in media planning and procurement for public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement initiative is specifically supportive of such businesses. Competitors with experience in handling similar local campaigns and those equipped to engage with diverse media channels are likely to find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying and Planning Agency

Notice Description

An external agency is required to undertake media planning and buying for My Journey - Southampton City Region walking and cycling campaigns, Arts and Heritage events campaigns over the summer of 2020 and raising awareness of Southampton's Green City plans from April 2020 to December 2020. The agency will be required to research, plan and buy media space within the channels specified. A suite of artwork for the channels specified will be completed by Southampton City Council and available for use for My Journey, Green City and Arts and Heritage campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c695a473-be4f-46d8-b477-6c07083b946c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b1aed5-3f2c-44eb-9550-014ed5cb8e92
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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