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DAERA PROVISION OF ADVERTISING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR DAERA WATER QUALITY CAMPAIGN

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 09:38

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:37

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) recently awarded a contract regarding the provision of advertising and related services for the DAERA Water Quality Campaign, specifically targeting the improvement of water quality across Northern Ireland with a significant focus on Lough Neagh. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, is part of an initiative to enhance the quality of water bodies, addressing issues like the grave impacts of Blue Green Algae. The procurement stage reached completion on 16 January 2026, marking the activation of the contract, which is set to run until 30 April 2027, with a possible extension of up to twelve months. Conducted in the Belfast region under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, this initiative is set to align with the UK's Public Procurement legal basis as outlined in the UKPGA.

The awarded contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, specifically those that can offer comprehensive advertising campaign services. The involvement of a small to medium-sized enterprise, Anderson Spratt Group Ltd, located in Belfast, highlights the suitability for SMEs eager to engage with public sector contracts and deliver strategic communication solutions. Such businesses, particularly those experienced in handling public awareness campaigns and with knowledge of environmental issues, stand to benefit significantly by showcasing their capabilities in executing high-profile projects that also contribute positively to community welfare and environmental sustainability efforts. Meeting the criteria set by DAERA not only promises economic growth through securing public sector work but also enhances reputation and professional expertise in the field of public-sector communications and environmental advocacy.

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Notice Title

DAERA PROVISION OF ADVERTISING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR DAERA WATER QUALITY CAMPAIGN

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), hereby referred to as 'the Buyer', wishes to appoint a Supplier to deliver advertising and related services for campaign advertising. The primary purpose of this campaign is to help Lough Neagh to recover and to help improve the quality of other water bodies, including rivers, lakes and coastal water, (source to sea) across Northern Ireland. The campaign will provide information on the steps that we can all take to improve water quality, with the issue of Blue Green Algae in Lough Neagh being a significant focus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option of one possible extension of up to twelve months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD SUPPLIES AND SERVICE DIVISION

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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