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Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026" was conducted by Hampshire County Council, classified under Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV: 79340000). This selective procurement, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage as of 12th March 2026, with the contract period running from 16th March to 12th April 2026. The sponsored article is to be published in Local IQ's newspapers, specifically targeting Hampshire, with a noteworthy focus on the wraparound childcare campaign. The procurement value is set at £1,118, and the supplier awarded the contract is Newsquest Media Group. The location relevant to this contract is Newport, South Wales, postal code NP20 3QN.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in content creation and media placement. Companies capable of delivering targeted and effective marketing campaigns within the framework setting should find this procurement advantageous. However, the tender is not specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria laid out by Hampshire County Council. The contract, awarded to a large-scale supplier, indicates a preference for organisations that can handle large-scale media engagements and possess extensive advertising networks.

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Notice Title

Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026

Notice Description

Purchase of a sponsored article in Local IQ's - Hampshire's newspapers for the wraparound childcare campaign for March and April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcd27e8d-0f75-4b05-8a0a-4e697666bf22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b50a12-6d83-4149-975d-2400bac00464
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 8ZB
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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