Award

DfE - SERC - Advertising Services for SERC

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2021 at 16:24

Tender

10 Aug 2021 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy has initiated a tender for "DfE - SERC - Advertising Services for SERC," focusing on advertising services within the general public services category. This procurement process is currently active, with an estimated contract value of £186,000 and a contract duration of three years. The tender period concluded on 14 September 2021 at 15:00, following an open procedure that allows for competitive bidding. The procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and includes a standstill period for unsuccessful bidders to appeal the award decision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising sector, particularly those specialising in advertising management, advertising campaigns, and marketing services. Companies capable of demonstrating high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the contract's duration and potential for renewal every three years, businesses that position themselves as reliable service providers may benefit from a sustained partnership with the Department for the Economy.

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Notice Title

DfE - SERC - Advertising Services for SERC

Notice Description

DfE - SERC - Advertising Services for SERC

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - SERC - Advertising Services for SERC. Additional information: Contract duration is 3 years

Renewal: Renewal every 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028172-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Occurs every 3 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 2JP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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