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Digital Marketing (advertising) partner, CAN Digital

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for a digital marketing partner service. The contract, titled "Digital Marketing (advertising) partner, CAN Digital," is categorised under services, with specific classifications in software support and industry-specific software packages. Located in Doncaster, the procurement was direct and below threshold without competition. It involves a contract period from 8th September 2025 to 8th December 2025, with a possible extension up to 8th March 2026. The contract was signed on 5th September 2025, and its total gross value is £48,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the digital marketing and software support sectors, particularly SMEs like CAN Digital Solutions Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses well-suited for such contracts include those offering bespoke software solutions and digital marketing services that can effectively integrate and enhance local government digital communications. Companies with a strong presence in the UK, specifically in regions like London, where the awarded supplier is based, could find similar opportunities for growth and collaboration beneficial for establishing a foothold in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Digital Marketing (advertising) partner, CAN Digital

Notice Description

A digital marketing solution is required as part of the CDC's digital and communications offer and is not available through a CDC in house option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064687-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72261000 - Software support 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
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736977

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

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