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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Belfast has awarded a contract titled "DfI Safe and Sustainable Travel Advertising Services" in the industry category of advertising services. This contract, which initially commenced on 15 January 2020, is aimed at promoting safe and sustainable travel in Northern Ireland through strategic advertising initiatives. The procurement, classified under services, involves delivering digital and other advertising activities to encourage road users to adopt sustainable and active travel behaviours. The original contract, valued at £5,640,000, has recently been modified to extend its duration by six months, from 15 January 2025 to 14 July 2025, without an increase in value. This extension ensures continuous service while a new tender is expedited.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in creative advertising services, particularly those with experience in sustainable travel campaigns and digital marketing. Companies like Ardmore Advertising and Marketing, the current supplier, exemplify the type of businesses well-suited to leverage this opportunity for growth. SMEs in the advertising sector that can deliver innovative and effective campaigns to influence public behaviour are encouraged to participate. Such contracts not only offer substantial financial rewards but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to societal goals, thereby enhancing a company's portfolio and reputation in public service advertising.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfI Safe and Sustainable Travel Advertising Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) wishes to appoint an advertising agency to deliver advertising services and associated activity, including digital, to promote safe and sustainable travel in Northern Ireland. The purpose of the contract is to influence positive change in road user behaviours and a modal shift towards sustainable,mainly active travel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041641-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,640,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Infrastructure
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Postcode Area
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Ardmore Advertising and Marketing

Ardmore advertising and Marketing LTD

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