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Media Planning and Buying

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described concerns the "Media Planning and Buying" contract initiated by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside. This procurement, identified by ID PCC/PD/845, falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on advertising campaign services, with the procurement stage marked as the award. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold without competition. This media campaign procurement is located in multiple UK regions, including UKC through UKK. The contract period runs from 19th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. Notably, the procurement process does not involve competition, emphasizing a streamlined approach for timely delivery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed highly suitable for the contract requirements. Businesses skilled in media planning and acquiring advertising campaign services can provide valuable expertise by engaging in this project. Given the buyer’s scope and location in Merseyside, companies familiar with the regional market and proficient in creative media solutions are particularly well-suited to capturing business growth through this award, valued at £80,745 net, with a gross contract value of £96,894. The selected supplier, SOCIALIKE MEDIA LTD, reflects this strategic alignment with its demonstrated capability in servicing such requirements.

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Notice Title

Media Planning and Buying

Notice Description

Media Campaigns - Media Planning and Buying

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,745 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merseyside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALIKE MEDIA

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