Award

Outdoor Advertising: Bus Stops, Streets and Car Parks

ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 10:05

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 14:56

Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 10:07

Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has successfully concluded its procurement process for outdoor advertising services at bus stops, streets, and car parks. The contract was awarded using the open procedure, focusing on digital and paper-led advertising over two lots. The contract period begins on 17 April 2026, with a potential extension until 2036. The procurement is categorised under advertising and marketing services within the public authority - sub-central government industry. Located in Maidenhead and the broader borough, this process seeks to optimise income for the council while adhering to the quality and design specifications outlined. Key milestone dates include the future signature date scheduled for 8 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor advertising, particularly those capable of managing both digital and traditional advertising mediums. The two lots split between Maidenhead town centre and the remainder of the borough cater to firms that can deliver high-quality advertising solutions to maximise revenue. This contract appeals to SMEs due to its suitability for smaller-scale operations and includes provisions for service extensions, providing long-term growth potential. TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED has been recognised as a capable supplier in this category, exemplifying how businesses in outdoor advertising and marketing can leverage such opportunities for substantial business expansion and presence in the region.

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Notice Title

Outdoor Advertising: Bus Stops, Streets and Car Parks

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking a Concessionaire Partner or Concession Partners for the provision of 6-sheet outdoor advertising services on bus shelters and in car parks. The procurement will be split into two lots (Maidenhead town centre and the Remainder of the borough) to attract bids for both digital-led and paper-led advertising. With the aim to maximise income for the Council, Concessionaires will be able to select which assets within their awarded lot they wish to use for advertising services, provided they adhere to the quality and design specifications set out by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM). Please note the estimated stated for this Procurement is not applicable. A figure has been provided for the purposes of publishing requirements only.

Lot Information

Maidenhead Town Centre

Bus Stops and Car Parks located within Maidenhead Town Centre

Options: The Concessionaire must submit a Site Implementation Plan within the first six months of the contract. This plan should propose adding new advertising panels or upgrading existing ones (for example, from paper to digital) at any bus shelters, bus stops or car parks that were not included in the original proposal. This also includes adding new bus shelters with advertising panels to bus stops that currently have no shelter.

Renewal: The term of the Contract may be extended for up to two (2) years and a further one (1) year (i.e. 7+2+1) at the sole option of the Authority, subject to the Authority's satisfaction with the service.

Remainder of Borough

Bus Stops & Car Parks located in the remainder of the Borough including; Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot, excluding Maidenhead Town Centre.

Options: The Concessionaire must submit a Site Implementation Plan within the first six months of the contract. This plan should propose adding new advertising panels or upgrading existing ones (for example, from paper to digital) at any bus shelters, bus stops or car parks that were not included in the original proposal. This also includes adding new bus shelters with advertising panels to bus stops that currently have no shelter.

Renewal: The term of the Contract may be extended for up to two (2) years and a further one (1) year (i.e. 7+2+1) at the sole option of the Authority, subject to the Authority's satisfaction with the service.

Planning Information

The questionnaire contains questions centred around Outdoor Advertising, in particular roundabout advertising, car park advertising, and lamp post advertising. Therefore, we acknowledge that some questions may not be applicable. However, RBWM welcomes detailed completion of all questions in order to aid an informed and thorough decision Please use this link https://forms.office.com/e/rgDyis74C7 to complete the questionnaire. Deadline for engagement is Friday 9th May 2025, 17:00 If you have previously engaged with Bus Shelter Advertising and you wish to further engage with this further market engagement, RBWM welcomes you to participate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026627-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£433,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-04-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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