Tender

ID 5828145 - DfE Provision of Full-Service Marketing Agency for Northern Ireland Screen

NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Screen has initiated a procurement process to appoint a full-service marketing agency, as outlined in the tender titled "ID 5828145 - DfE Provision of Full-Service Marketing Agency for Northern Ireland Screen." The procurement focuses on services within the advertising and marketing industry, tailored for managing communication and stakeholder engagement campaigns. This open procedure has been launched under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, reflecting its central government status. The tender, based in Belfast, UK, is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines: the tender period closes on 1st December 2025, and the enquiry period ends on 21st November 2025. The procurement value amounts to £312,500 GBP, excluding VAT, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026, running until 18th January 2028 with potential renewal options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in advertising, marketing, and public relations management to expand their operations and clientele. With a qualitative criteria weighting of 80%, the tender seeks creative and strategic services, making it ideal for agencies skilled in campaign strategy, channel approach, and performance evaluation. Notably, businesses categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable candidates. Engaging in this contract could bolster a business's portfolio, particularly for those with strong capabilities in delivering innovative and comprehensive marketing solutions. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition for qualified businesses with the capacity to meet the detailed requirements laid out in the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5828145 - DfE Provision of Full-Service Marketing Agency for Northern Ireland Screen

Notice Description

Northern Ireland Screen wishes to appoint a Supplier to support, maintain and develop specified communications activity in relation to internal, external and stakeholder campaigns. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend the Contract for three further periods of one year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069889-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

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