Tender

Media Buying Agency

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

06 May 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated an open tender process seeking a media buying agency as part of their 2025 campaign for Visit Southport. The procurement is geared towards the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. Located in Bootle, UKD73, the procurement stage is currently open for tender with an expression of interest deadline set for 14th May 2025. The services are expected to be delivered from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. This open competition requires the head office of the bidding agency to be within 50 miles of Southport town centre, emphasising Sefton Council's regional focus.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for media buying agencies situated within the specified geographic boundary. The contract, valued at £80,000 net, will be awarded based on an evaluation criterion of 80% quality and 20% price, making it particularly appealing for agencies with excellent service delivery track records. Agencies specialising in marketing, media acquisition, and communication services who meet the location requirement could benefit from strengthening their local presence and expanding their portfolio by engaging in this high-profile campaign.

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Notice Title

Media Buying Agency

Notice Description

Sefton Tourism and Marketing Southport are looking to engage a media buying agency. This media work is part of a wider 2025 campaign for Visit Southport and will cover the period from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The head office of the bidding agency must be within 50 miles of Southport town centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019072-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Joanna Bodziany
Contact Email
joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344068

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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