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ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns

Ards and North Down Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 08:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 11:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 12:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ards and North Down Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns under an open procedure. The procurement, classified under the services category, involved marketing, graphic design, and production services, and took place in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The contract was formally signed on 16th January 2026, having started on 17th January 2026, and it will initially extend to 16th January 2027, with the option for three additional one-year renewals, potentially lasting until 16th January 2030. The total contract value, with options for further advertising campaigns, is noted at £270,720 gross. This tender was initiated by open invitation, following applicable Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in marketing, design, and media production services like motion picture and video production. The awarded contract to Lighthouse N.I. Ltd reflects an emphasis on high-quality promotional campaigns aimed at increasing tourism awareness. SMEs are ideally positioned to benefit, given their ability to offer flexible and innovative marketing solutions at competitive costs. Furthermore, the possibility of contract renewals and additional campaigns expands the potential for sustained business and collaboration, beneficially impacting the successful supplier's market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As detailed in the tender documents, additional advertising campaigns may be required throughout the duration of the Contract.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be awarded for a period of one year with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004159-2026
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
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111210 - Advertising film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-09-14

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT19 6UF
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
Ballymagee
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTHOUSE N.I. LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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