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Media Buying Agency

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Media Buying Agency" contract was conducted by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services industry category and pertains to IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement involved a limited competition method aimed at engaging an agency for a marketing campaign by Sefton Tourism and Marketing Southport. Covering the period from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, the contract was awarded to Public Sector Media Ltd on 3rd June 2025. The head office requirement for potential suppliers was that it should be within 50 miles of Southport town centre. The total contract value was £79,000 net, with a gross amount of £94,800.

This contract presents growth opportunities for media buying agencies, particularly those capable of offering diverse IT and marketing services. Ideal candidates for this contract were agencies within close geographical proximity to Southport, suggesting a focus on leveraging local expertise and resources. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong foothold in media strategy, especially those familiar with public sector marketing, would find this type of contract rewarding. The project aligns with a broader 2025 campaign for Visit Southport, giving exposure to businesses that can deliver high-quality media solutions aligned with public sector marketing needs.

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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-05510f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034124-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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