Award

2025 National Marketing Campaign.

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 14:17

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 11:47

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 19:48

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 18:58

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has concluded the procurement process for the 2025 National Marketing Campaign, aiming to design and deliver an emotionally resonant, experience-led destination marketing campaign. The contracting authority is located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under an open method with a below-threshold, open competition framework. The award, featuring a service-oriented contract, was made to Jacob Bailey Group on 19th September 2025. Key dates include the contract signature scheduled for 1st October 2025, with the contract period running from 6th October 2025 to 5th August 2026. The industry category for this tender involves marketing and advertising services.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, marketing management consultancy, and advertising services. By participating in efforts to create impactful marketing campaigns, businesses can leverage their creative strengths and expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of crafting emotionally engaging and experience-driven campaigns, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities. Both digital marketing firms and creative agencies, especially those with a focus on innovative campaign strategies, would find this contract particularly aligning with their business growth aspirations.

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Notice Title

2025 National Marketing Campaign.

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking a supplier to design and deliver an emotionally resonant, experience-led destination marketing campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05514a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058191-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOB BAILEY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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