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Digital Screens on Metrolink Stops - Planning Applications

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester focused on planning applications for digital screens at Metrolink stops. As a sub-central government public authority, they sought expertise in out-of-home advertising to handle the submission of planning applications for advertising consent. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, classified under advertising consultancy services, and completed in June 2025. The successful tender resulted in an active contract, signed on 11th June 2025, valued at £47,400, with an overall gross amount of £56,400, and set to conclude by 8th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising consultancy services, particularly those adept in managing planning applications for digital advertising installations. Companies with expertise in the consulting services domain can leverage this contract to showcase their capability in interfacing with local authorities and navigating the complexities of planning consent processes. As Transport for Greater Manchester is a prominent transport authority, opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships can arise, especially for SMEs like ADFOLIO LIMITED, which secured the contract and demonstrated their proficiency in this sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Screens on Metrolink Stops - Planning Applications

Notice Description

TfGM required the services of an external planning consultant who are experts in the field of OOH advertising, to submit planning applications (advertising consent) on behalf of TfGM. The applications will be submitted to the local authorities, seeking permission to install digital screens on TfGM's Metrolink estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055246
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034605-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADFOLIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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