Tender

DAERA - The Provision of Advertising & Related Services for DAERA Climate Change Public Awareness Campaign

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - DAERA

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has initiated a tender process for the provision of advertising and related services as part of their Climate Change Public Awareness Campaign. The process is being managed by the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, a central procurement function for the Northern Irish government. The tender, titled "DAERA – The Provision of Advertising & Related Services for DAERA Climate Change Public Awareness Campaign," falls under the services category, specifically in advertising services, and is located in Northern Ireland (UKN06). The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with potential suppliers having until 9th February 2026 to submit their tenders electronically through eTendersNI. Queries can be submitted until 2nd February 2026, and the contract period is anticipated to start on 26th February 2026 and end on 25th May 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with experience in running comprehensive awareness campaigns. With a contract value estimated at £258,000, the opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively deliver strategic solutions, impactful research proposals, and demonstrate key personnel experience. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish a significant foothold in public sector contracts related to environmental initiatives. The open procedure invites competitive entries, making it a viable opportunity for firms eager to showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale advertising projects aimed at promoting climate awareness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - The Provision of Advertising & Related Services for DAERA Climate Change Public Awareness 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 research, advertising and related services for campaign advertising.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001971-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 May 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - DAERA
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
303 AIRPORT ROAD WEST
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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