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CS Childcare Recruitment Marketing Campaign

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has concluded the award stage of the public procurement process for its "CS Childcare Recruitment Marketing Campaign." This involves an online marketing campaign focusing on advertising and marketing services to recruit more childcare workers. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Hampshire County Council, based in Winchester, England, awarded the contract to Newsquest Media Group Limited for a contract period from 21st February 2026 to 17th March 2026, with a total value of £1,200. The award date was 29th January 2026, and documentation was published on 20th March 2026. The process falls under the services category and targets SMEs, although it excludes VCSEs.

This contract offers growth opportunities primarily for SMEs involved in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with experience in digital campaigns. Participating businesses can leverage their expertise in digital marketing strategies to enhance recruitment within the childcare sector, thereby fulfilling demand within a framework agreement. The campaign's success also positions potential suppliers to secure further public contracts in similar industries where recruitment marketing is pivotal. Businesses suited to these opportunities should demonstrate agility in service delivery and capacity to tailor digital marketing solutions to government objectives. This contract exemplifies a strategic entry point into public sector services, providing a pathway to expand reach and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS Childcare Recruitment Marketing Campaign

Notice Description

Online marketing campaign to recruit more childcare workers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3e8d90d-0d59-40a1-b046-06ee82e6e4ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6413dc2-b894-4c72-b9cf-338ccbddc2db
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
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
£1,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026 30 days
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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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