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Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 15:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Aug 2025 at 13:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a public procurement process concerning the "Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies." This process falls under the industry category of 'services', specifically 'advertising services'. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, culminating in an award. The contract was signed on 18th August 2025, and services are set to commence on 23rd September 2025, lasting until 22nd September 2029. This framework agreement will facilitate classified advertising efforts across the Northern Ireland public sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advertising services, particularly those with experience in public sector frameworks. With a gross contract value of £4.8 million, it provides a substantial market for suppliers capable of delivering efficient and comprehensive advertising solutions. Anderson Spratt Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), won the contract, showcasing that SMEs can effectively compete in this domain. Companies with expertise in managing public sector advertising campaigns and those focusing on Northern Irish media will find this procurement process aligns well with their strengths, potentially leading to business growth and enhanced visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Civil Service's Executive Information Service's Government Advertising Unit (GAU) established an Advertising Framework Agreement for Classified Advertising which will provide classified advertising on behalf of the Northern Ireland Public Sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05436f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054006-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-04

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3ST
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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