Award

Public Notices and Advertising 2025

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 11:38

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Public Notices and Advertising 2025" contract, focusing on the placement of public notices and advertisements in local newspapers. This contract, classified under CPV code 79341200 for advertising management services, falls within the services industry category. The contract's location is in the UKK region, corresponding to the South West of England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure in compliance with legal obligations and was covered under GPA regulations. The final award was made on 19th March 2025, with the contract valued at £215,050. The tender period ended on 17th February 2025, and McConnells (Midlands) Limited was selected as the supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising management services, particularly those capable of placing public notices in local media efficiently. With North Somerset Council being the contracting authority, businesses with experience in public sector contracts, SMEs, and those operating within or with access to the South West market would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The emphasis on quality, social value, and price criteria provides a balanced approach to business growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Public Notices and Advertising 2025

Notice Description

Placement of public notices and adverts in local papers on behalf of North Somerset Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Placement of public notices and adverts in local papers on behalf of North Somerset Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d40c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012783-2025
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

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

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

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Holly Wilkins
Contact Email
holly.wilkins@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275885393

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
TLK South West (England)

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

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