Planning

Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy Media Agency Engagement Expression of Interest

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy Media Agency Engagement Expression of Interest." This tender, classified under services, is designed to engage a media agency to develop a marketing campaign promoting the Northwest of England to French experience seekers, using Liverpool John Lennon Airport as a gateway. The campaign aims to boost regional tourism using itineraries and travel partnerships over the period from November 2025 to March 2026. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and a 500-word proposal by 23rd September 2025. The procurement is currently at the planning stage and interested businesses are encouraged to monitor the LCRCA procurement portal for updates.

This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for media agencies specialising in strategic campaign planning, storytelling, and cross-regional cooperation to expand their portfolio and impact. Given the project's focus on advertising consultancy, management, and marketing services, businesses adept in these areas stand to benefit. SMEs in particular may find this tender accessible due to its suitability for smaller enterprises. Agencies that excel in targeting international audiences and developing engaging content will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, fostering growth through innovation and effective audience engagement strategies.

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Notice Title

Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy Media Agency Engagement Expression of Interest

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), in collaboration with Northwest regional partners, is preparing to launch a tender opportunity for media agencies to support the development and delivery of a bespoke marketing campaign. This initiative will position Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) as the gateway to the Northwest of England, with a strategic focus on the Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) route. Campaign Objective: To promote the Northwest as a compelling visitor destination to a French audience of experience seekers, leveraging LJLA as the entry point to a diverse range of regional experiences. The campaign will aim to drive visitor dispersal across partner regions through curated travel itineraries and collaboration with travel partners. Key Campaign Features: Target audience: French experience seekers Route focus: Paris CDG to LJLA Campaign period: November 2025 - March 2026 Regional dispersal: Encouraging travel across Northwest partner destinations Content strategy: Use of themed itineraries and curated experiences to support dispersal Interested media agencies will be invited to demonstrate their capability in strategic campaign planning, creative delivery, and partnership engagement. The tender will seek innovative approaches to audience targeting, storytelling, and measurable impact. Formal tender documentation will be released in due course. Agencies wishing to express interest in this upcoming opportunity are encouraged to register their details and monitor updates via the LCRCA procurement portal via https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register. Here you will be able to register and search for the EOI details.

Planning Information

The future potential tender oppurtunity is to promote the Northwest as a visitor destination to a French experience seeker audience using LJLA as the gateway to a myriad of experiences and linking in travel partners to support the dispersal of visitors across partner regions. The outline campaign specifics are: a. Focus on French audience of experience seekers. b. Using the route from Paris CDG airport to LJLA c. Campaign period Nov 25 - Mar 26 d. Encourage dispersal across the regional partners e. Use travel itineraries and curated travel experiences to support dispersal Suppliers will need to submit their EOI via the procurement portal as detailed in the advert. Suppliers will also need to submit a 500 word proposal via the procurement portal. The submission deadline is 23rd September 2025 @ 12:00 midday

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056659-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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