Tender

Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement" under the industry category of Advertising Services (CPV 79341000). The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 21 March 2025. The procurement is aimed at entering into framework agreements with multiple publishers to deliver statutory advertising services within the Somerset Council catchment areas. The estimated value of the contract is £4,400,000, with the framework agreement set to last for a period of 1440 days. The restricted procurement process will be carried out via electronic submission on the ProActis supplier network, and all documents must be submitted in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the advertising sector, particularly those specialising in statutory advertising. Winning a place on the framework agreement with Somerset Council can provide considerable and stable revenue over several years. The selective procurement process via a restricted procedure suggests that participating businesses must meet specific criteria, which could bolster their reputation and credibility in the industry. Companies experienced in dealing with regional or local authorities, and those capable of covering the Somerset region, will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and strategic positioning in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Statutory Advertising Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is for the Authority to enter into framework agreements with multiple publishers to deliver Statutory Advertising services to the Authority's in house advertising agency. These publishers would be required to cover areas within the Somerset Council catchment areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e27d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005307-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jilse.kuriakose@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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