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Mobile Phone Device Advertising Service - S524420

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Mobile Phone Device Advertising Service - S524420," operating within the advertising campaign services industry category. This focused procurement, with a niche requirement, was awarded on 11th September 2025, following a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Fonemedia Limited, a supplier meeting specific needs distinct from more general digital marketing services. This procurement is based in Norwich, UK, classifying under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement method used was below threshold with the specific process details labelled as unknown.

Businesses specializing in unique advertising services, specifically within the mobile phone sector, would find significant growth opportunities within this tender. Companies that can provide tailored advertising solutions while adhering to local data protection requirements, like GDPR, especially those that can establish operations within the UK, will be well-suited to compete in such niche procurement processes. Fonemedia Limited's successful bid as a UK-based SME highlights the potential benefits for other similar enterprises looking to engage with public authorities requiring bespoke advertising services. This contract presents an exemplar pathway for businesses to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phone Device Advertising Service - S524420

Notice Description

The service we are procuring is for mobile phone device advertising - this is a very niche service (not your typical digital marketing and therefore not listed as a sub category within the exemption form) and they are the only UK supplier we can find that provides this service. Other companies are available, however they are US based, which is not suitable for GDPR reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FONEMEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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