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Public Notices

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering recently concluded a selective procurement process for advertising and marketing services, under the title "Public Notices" using the ESPO framework. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in Romford, England, with the contract being set to run from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2032. The awarded contract, valued at £700,000, was announced on 28th November 2025 with People Scout Ltd as the successful supplier. This procurement stage marked the completion of the award phase post the tender period closing earlier on 19th May 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a social enterprise component, given their suitability preferences. Companies within these sectors stand to benefit from stable revenue over the multi-year contract period, fostering long-term growth. Participation in framework agreements, like the ESPO framework from which this contract was derived, can enhance market visibility and enable suppliers to engage in similar high-value public sector work.

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Notice Title

Public Notices

Notice Description

Having used the ESPO framework to procure for a provider to place our statutory and non-essential advertising in newspapers we have followed procurement procedures and are now seeking permission to award the contract. This contract will be for 5 years with a 2 year run on.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4da29da-31ab-44ae-9486-02355b2374bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2818b-60e0-40b0-b866-d4df881f682c
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE SCOUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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