Tender

Communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission is conducting a public procurement process for "Communications Planning and Media Buying in Northern Ireland," focusing on advertising and marketing services. This tender process is at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to submit their suitability assessment questionnaires by 6 May 2025. The tender period will conclude on 20 June 2025, with the expectation to award the contract by 25 August 2025. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the Northern Ireland region, with an estimated contract value of £1,650,000, including VAT. This opportunity is categorised under a public undertaking as part of the Electoral Commission's ongoing strategic initiatives.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in communications strategy and media placements. Businesses that successfully secure this contract will engage in a substantial project with the potential for extensions, offering a 3+1+1+1 breakdown, which supports SMEs. The contract period spans from 27 August 2025 to 26 August 2028, thereby fostering long-term relationships and stability for businesses looking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector. With a heavy emphasis on quality (80% weighting) over price (20%), companies known for delivering high-quality results, particularly those already familiar with the public sector's demands, will find this a fitting opportunity to grow their footprint in the UK advertising and marketing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Electoral Commission is preparing to procure service for communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland. We are inviting suppliers to express their interest in this upcoming opportunity. Suppliers expressing an interest in this opportunity are required to complete and submit the Suitability assessment questionnaire in full by the deadline 06/05/2025 to procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk Value: PS1,650,000 (Including VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-27

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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