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WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the award stage for the "WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3" under tender ID 18140004725. This procurement, classified under advertising and marketing services, aims to enhance the public's engagement with the local bus network through a targeted marketing campaign. The process followed a 'below threshold - unknown' procurement method, with the contract awarded to Go Travel Solutions, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Leicester. The contract was signed on 25th September 2025 and is set to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The total contract value is £114,336 (including taxes), with a gross amount of £95,280.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services to engage in public sector projects aimed at increasing usage of public transport services. Companies with expertise in public engagement and campaign management, particularly those experienced in the transport sector, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Collaboration with public authorities on such campaigns can provide substantial growth opportunities and enhance a company's profile within the sector. Additionally, the focus on nationwide regional engagement expands operational scope for service providers seeking to establish or grow their presence within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

WNC Marketing Campaign 2025 - Phase 3

Notice Description

PHASE 3 - WNC Enhanced Bus Partnership has identified that a marketing campaign is required to raise awareness of the local bus network, generate interest and action leading to increased usage by both existing bus users and non-bus users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065263-2025
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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