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DFE - InterTradeIreland - Provision of Creative Design, Advertising, Print and Related Services

InterTradeIreland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 16:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process involved InterTradeIreland, a central government authority in the UK under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement aimed to secure a supplier for the provision of creative design, advertising, print, and related services to bolster its brand presence and promotion across Ireland. The opportunity, classified under services, was conducted through an open procedure, reflecting a commitment to transparency and competition. The contract, titled "DFE - InterTradeIreland - Provision of Creative Design, Advertising, Print, and Related Services," has been awarded to krow Group Ltd with a contract period beginning on 3rd November 2025 and extending until 2nd November 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 2029. The procurement included key industry classifications such as advertising and marketing services, with a total contract value of £3,456,000 including VAT, underlining its significance in the advertising and design industry.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the advertising, creative design, and printing sectors to engage with a noteworthy client in the public sector. SMEs, particularly those specialising in comprehensive branding and strategic media planning, stand to benefit from demonstrating innovative, adaptable branding solutions and advanced media strategies. With krow Group Ltd, a well-suited supplier, having secured the contract, the procurement process highlights that companies with a robust blend of strategic solutions, creative proposals, and media planning acumen are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The broad scope encompassing promotional services across the island suggests that businesses capable of delivering multifaceted advertising campaigns and digital strategies would gain significant exposure and contribute to regional economic growth through such collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - InterTradeIreland - Provision of Creative Design, Advertising, Print and Related Services

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a comprehensive suite of services including Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Advertising and Related Services to support the brand positioning and promotion of InterTradeIreland across the island of Ireland, north and south.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are options to extend for two further periods of up to 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060287-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822400 - Lithographic services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-07-21

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
InterTradeIreland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2DE
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Krow Agency Limited

krow Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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