Award

2025 National Marketing Campaign.

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:47

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, situated in Woodbridge, UK, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the 2025 National Marketing Campaign aimed at providing emotionally resonant, experience-led destination marketing services. The process was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold. The contract, beginning on 4th March 2026 and ending on 31st May 2026, was awarded to the Jacob Bailey Group, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The contract value totals £100,000 with a gross amount of £120,000, and services include marketing and advertising management consultancy as deemed necessary by the procurement classification standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising services, especially those with innovative approaches to campaign methodologies and audience targeting. As the contract rewards quality over price, businesses capable of delivering high-impact and creative marketing solutions stand a better chance of competing effectively. The competition received a high level of interest, indicating robust demand and potential visibility for businesses within the sector. SMEs with capabilities in marketing services and consultancy, particularly those based in the UK region, could find growth potential by engaging with similar procurement opportunities facilitated by sub-central government authorities like East Suffolk Council.

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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/019481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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