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U21 Bus Campaign Media Buying

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Oct 2025 at 14:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "U21 Bus Campaign Media Buying" was carried out by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and reached the award stage with completion status. The campaign, aimed at providing media buying services for a bus promotion, spans from September 2025 to the end of March 2026, covering the advertising and marketing industry category. The authority, classed as a sub-central government public authority, is based in Darlington, United Kingdom. This procurement, conducted with a limited competition approach due to its below-threshold nature, was contracted to MIKE LYNCH ADVERTISING LIMITED on 7th October 2025. The contract is set to be actively executed until 6th April 2026, with a gross value of £54,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for media buying firms, particularly those experienced in the advertising and marketing sector. Suitable businesses are likely to be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in handling promotional campaigns that engage public transit audiences. With a focus on delivering persuasive advertising strategies, businesses that specialise in regional campaigns and can provide timely, responsive reporting in line with contractual obligations would find this procurement highly advantageous. The limited competition nature could benefit enterprises looking to establish or consolidate their reputation with a public authority in the North East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

U21 Bus Campaign Media Buying

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking a provider to deliver media buying on a bus promotion campaign which will run from September 2025 to the end of March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062946-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Apr 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIKE LYNCH ADVERTISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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