Award

Public Notices and Advertising 2025

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 11:15

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of booking public notices and advertising in local newspapers. The contract, titled "Public Notices and Advertising 2025", falls under the advertising management services category (CPV 79341200) and involves services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which used an open procedure method, reached the award stage with the awarded contract beginning on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028. The total value of the awarded contract is £215,050. Key decision dates included the tender publication on 17th January 2025 and the tender period end date on 17th February 2025, with the award announced on 19th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in advertising management, particularly those specialising in local newspapers. By engaging with such a contract, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their market presence in the United Kingdom. The procurement, open to SMEs, encourages competitive participation and allows new entrants and established firms alike to contribute to municipal communication needs. Firms with expertise in media placement, public notices, and regional advertising will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, driving growth through consistent and high-value engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Notices and Advertising 2025

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of booking Public Notices and Advertising in local newspapers Please see the Supplying the South West Portal for the tender documents and to submit a bid. Please submit any clarification questions through the messaging portal within Supplying the South West.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b750c8e-7f78-4824-90f9-b6430fe68528
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCCONNELLS (MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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