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Sheffield Inspires Campaign PR Agency

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 08:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, is managing the procurement process for the "Sheffield Inspires Campaign PR Agency" project. This procurement aims to appoint a digital media agency to support the UKSPF Showcasing Sheffield: Culture, Events and Visitor Economy project, focusing on the visitor economy sector. The procurement method employed is an open competition, specifically below the threshold. The tendering process initiated on 8th September 2025 and concluded with the contract award on 19th January 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 20th January 2026 and is set to end by 19th July 2026 with a gross contract value of £36,000. SOJERN Limited, a London-based SME, was the successful supplier, providing services categorised under advertising campaign services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for advertising and marketing agencies looking to establish or expand their services within the public sector, specifically targeting the visitor economy. Agencies skilled in digital media and public relations, especially those characterised as SMEs, would be well-suited to engage with such opportunities, as seen with the success of SOJERN Limited. The significant focus on enhancing the cultural and event profile of Sheffield through strategic media campaigns offers firms the potential to demonstrate their expertise in both digital marketing and public relations initiatives. Agencies looking to build or enhance partnerships with public authorities like Sheffield City Council could find such projects as a pathway to achieving long-lasting business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield Inspires Campaign PR Agency

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a digital media agency to promote a 'Sheffield Inspires' campaign targeting audiences in the visitor economy sector. The activity will be delivered as part of the UKSPF Showcasing Sheffield : Culture, Events and Visitor Economy project on behalf of Sheffield City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059574
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007353-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raisah Shazad
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734440

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOJERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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