Tender

Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 07:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking marketing and communication services to boost the UK Food Valley's global reputation, aiming to place it among the top 10 global clusters. This active tender is at the procurement stage, with submissions ending on 6th March 2026. The industry category focuses on advertising and marketing services, specifically targeting areas such as advertising, consultancy, and campaign management. Services should be delivered in the East Midlands, with the contract period stretching from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method is specified as "Other" in the process, highlighting unique requirements for this specific opportunity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) adept in advertising and marketing. Businesses with expertise in campaign management, customer service surveys, and loyalty programmes will find themselves well-placed to compete. The project promises business growth by providing international exposure through innovative marketing strategies and establishing strong brand communication, leveraging regional strengths to achieve global recognition for the UK Food Valley. Organisations that can provide comprehensive marketing support and develop strategic communication initiatives are well-suited to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley

Notice Description

The Council requires the provision of marketing and communications support services to assist the delivery of the UK Food Valley's marketing and communications activity towards the aim to position the UK Food Valley as a Top 10 Global Cluster.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41b72f-3a65-4a32-b20e-a32b9518cd73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79341500 - Aeral advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79342300 - Customer services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

79342320 - Customer-care services

79342321 - Customer-loyalty programme

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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