ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Council Advertising Services (Recruitment, Public Notices and Tenders)

Ards and North Down Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:43

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 09:23

Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Council Advertising Services" has been completed with the contract awarded to Anderson Spratt Group Limited. The buyer, Ards and North Down Borough Council in Bangor, Northern Ireland, sought services in the advertising sector, including recruitment, public notices, and tender advertising. The open procedure tender, which was part of the services industry, was awarded on 6th November 2025, with the contract active until 5th November 2027, and the possibility to extend up to 5th November 2030. This process was governed by the 2023 Northern Irish devolved regulations, highlighting compliance with legal standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in various aspects of advertising services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions. With a contract value of £462,500, it allows for substantial business growth and market presence in the region. The opportunity was open to competition, emphasizing that SMEs remain well-positioned to participate due to the open nature of the procedure and historical market trends indicating that smaller companies successfully engage in such contracts. Being part of council-led initiatives may lead to further collaborations or contracts with public sector entities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Council Advertising Services (Recruitment, Public Notices and Tenders)

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of Council Advertising Services (Recruitment, Public Notices and Tenders). Full details of the requirement were included within the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will initially be awarded for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, and by mutual agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05565f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072144-2025
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£462,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£462,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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