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GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has concluded a procurement process titled "GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)" for the provision of online advertising via social media. This tender falls under the "Advertising campaign services" industry category (CPV code 79341400) and will be executed by GAIA (formally Socially Recruited), a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement method was a waived provision due to the specialist nature of the product. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with the procurement process now in the award stage. Key dates include the tender closure on 18th March 2025 and the award date of 28th March 2025. The contract has a total value of £54,880 GBP, and the primary location for service delivery is in Preston, postal code PR4 5SB, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing and advertising, particularly those that specialise in social media platforms. SMEs with expertise in innovative online advertising solutions are especially well-suited to such contracts. Furthermore, companies looking to expand their portfolio by working with a reputable police force like Lancashire Constabulary can benefit from the visibility and credibility this contract offers. The partnership with a law enforcement agency underscores the importance of delivering high-quality services and can pave the way for future public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)

Notice Description

Provision of Online advertising via Social Media for the period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb517c48-fd9a-459d-b933-9c9470295419
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d366ba-ade5-4c04-b4f8-63312957cfd1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waive provision 2.1.2 of contract standing orders relating to contracts, due to the specialist nature of the product offered
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIA (FORMALLY SOCIALLY RECRUITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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